Welcome to Integracion Juvenil
Integracion Juvenil has supported more than 8,000 children over the past 45 years!
About the Organization
Integracion Juvenil was established on September 5, 1977, in the city of Puerto Plata, North of Dominican Republic. After seeing how the children approached the tourists arriving to our country by cruise ship and asking for money, we felt an urge to find a way to support them.
Our Story
Our Story
A group of concerned citizens headed by Doña Ana Leroux founded Integración Juvenil (Youth Integration) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on September 5th, 1977 in order to create a safe haven away from the street culture for children in especially difficult circumstances and properly integrating them back to society.
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It was formally incorporated on October 26, 1978, in accordance to Decree No. 343 as a legal non-profit organization.
What is Integracion Juvenil?
Integracion Juvenil is an educational institution that makes significant contributions to the development of youth in the province of Puerto Plata and the country.
We foster a non-traditional environment for learning and personal growth, focusing on the protection of rights, for children and young individuals coming from challenging environments.
A Day in the life of At
Integracion Juvenil
The Ministry of Education appointed us an extended school day, the children will receive lunch and an afternoon snack, they feel very happy because many of them did not have that well-being outside the institution.
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The schedule that the children now have is from 7:45 A.M. at 4:00 P.M.
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In the afternoon we give them classes in martial arts, organic agriculture, English, volleyball, basketball, and baseball, among other arts such as dance, music, and crafts.
We are grateful for the people and organizations that have invested their funds, time, and their love into Integración Juvenil.