A Lifechanging Gift of Land for a New Medical Clinic in El Batey

This new medical clinic project and the amazing gift of land began with a miraculous change in perspective that blessed the giver and the entire community. Kristin Hamner, FFP Dominican Republic National Director, is based out of El Batey and is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life in El Batey and throughout…

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Medical Mission in Mathare Slum

In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, lies Mathare, one of the largest slums in Africa, where over 500,000 people live in densely packed homes. This vibrant community struggles with limited access to basic needs. Amidst these struggles, there is a beacon of hope: the Living Word Church (LWC), FFP’s  partner for the annual FFP mission…

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Give Children a Healthy Future | Support FFP Giving Tuesday

As Giving Tuesday approaches, the Foundation for Peace is stepping up its efforts to raise essential funds for a cause that can significantly impact the lives of children. This initiative is about health, development, and a brighter future for our children. Children are our future, yet many are growing up without access to basic nutritional…

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Vitamins for Malnourished Children

While many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic are rich in culture and community, the health of its youngest members often suffers due to a lack of essential nutrients.  In impoverished areas, access to nutritious food is limited. Families often rely on inexpensive staples that lack vital vitamins and minerals. As a result, children…

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Adventure, Friends, and Love

Life tends to hold a few surprises for us. Some are good, others are….well not so much. It takes us on a grand adventure that over time pieces together a story. These adventures are not always random. Sometimes we choose them. This is how I found myself in a strange country with a strange language…

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Life Changing Impact: Healing and Inspiration | Kelvin and Kilfry

Kilfry with Diploma

In Los Chiminos, Dominican Republic, two lives were forever changed by the compassionate efforts of Foundation for Peace (FFP). Kelvin faced a life-threatening situation after a horrific motorcycle accident, while his neighbor, Kilfry, confirmed his life’s calling through this tragedy. Their stories demonstrate the profound impact small acts of kindness and support can have on…

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Life Changing Impact: Melvin Regains Her Sight

In the heart of a slum in Nairobi, Melvin Adhiambo has faced immense challenges. Diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, she has struggled with physical pain and vision loss for most of her life. Melvin excelled in school, but her lack of sight made her ineligible to continue. Her family moved from Uganda to Nairobi in hopes…

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Transforming Lives Through Medical Mission Trips

Child waiting to be seen at a pop-up clinic, coloring health education sheet My turn to check your heart! Clinic at the association for the blind. Consultation room with providers, translator, family When the topic of “medical mission trips” arises, it’s often associated with images of dedicated healthcare professionals working in challenging environments, delivering much-needed…

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Saving A Little Girl’s Life Against Impossible Odds.

May 25, 2022, had been a very long day. Kristin Hamner, DR National Director, was guiding colleagues from Dominican Public Health door-to-door through El Batey, DR to fight measles and malaria outbreaks. She facilitated the administration of vaccinations to quell a nearby outbreak of measles and helped them teach folks how to eliminate mosquito breeding…

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