August 31, 2020

Fundación Tropicalia and The Canadian Fund join forces for the social inclusion of Dominican girls and the fight against gender violence

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Fundación Tropicalia and The Canadian Fund join forces for the social inclusion of Dominican girls and the fight against gender violence

Fundación Tropicalia, through its program ‘Soy niña, soy importante’ (‘I’m a Girl, I’m Important or SNSI); and the Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic, signed an agreement for the development of the project 'SNSI in a Box', aimed at strengthening female inclusion and empowerment, as well as reducing risks of gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

June 25, 2020

SNSI 2020: Soy niña, soy importante in a Box

By: Fundación Tropicalia
SNSI 2020: Soy niña, soy importante in a Box

We are extremely proud to present Soy niña, soy importante in a Box (SNSI in a Box), an initiative that brings the magic of the SNSI summer camp to the homes of each of our girls in Miches, El Seibo province of the Dominican Republic.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT

April 15, 2020

SNSI News Regarding COVID-19

By: Fundación Tropicalia
SNSI News Regarding COVID-19

During these difficult times, as we face the challenges presented by COVID-19, we find ourselves taking additional steps to ensure the well-being of our girls and their families, volunteers, and staff. Given this unfortunate situation, we regret to inform you that our Soy niña, soy importante (I’m a girl, I’m important, or SNSI) summer camp has been postponed until we overcome this health emergency and have more clarity from authorities regarding the current school year, since our activities take place on school grounds.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT

August 8, 2019

Another Year Where Girls Know How Important They Are

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Another Year Where Girls Know How Important They Are

We have successfully completed another year of Soy niña, soy importante (I’m a Girl, I’m Important) summer camp, where 300 girls from Miches, ages 9 to 12, had the opportunity to share a week full of joy, games and lots of learning! One more year in which we strive to make sure these girls recognize how important they are for their families, their friends and, especially, for themselves.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

March 20, 2019

We Support the Cultural Creativity of Miches Displayed in its Carnival

By: Fundación Tropicalia
We Support the Cultural Creativity of Miches Displayed in its Carnival

As part of Fundacion Tropicalia’s ​​Sociocultural Advocacy program area, members of the foundation accompanied the community in its celebration of one of the most picturesque and colorful festivals, the traditional Carnival of Miches.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

February 11, 2019

Who says that girls don’t like science?

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Who says that girls don’t like science?

UNESCO statistics reveal that only 30% of women around the world choose higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Globally, female student enrollment is particularly low in with a mere 3% in data sciences and technology, 5% in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 8% in engineering, manufacturing and construction.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE

May 18, 2017

The Condition of Girls in the Dominican Republic

By: Fundación Tropicalia
The Condition of Girls in the Dominican Republic

Did you know the Dominican Republic is the 5th country in Latin America and the Caribbean with the highest teen pregnancy rate? And did you know 44% of teenage school dropouts are a result of early pregnancy? In 2016, more than 790,000 (37%) of Dominican girls were married before reaching the age of 18.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE

April 24, 2017

Meet our new Ambassadors Network in favor of girls

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Meet our new Ambassadors Network in favor of girls

Once again we come together to help the girls of Miches with the 2017 edition of “Soy niña, soy importante” (SNSI) or “I’m a Girl, I’m Important” summer camp, with the mission of offering at-risk girls 9 to 12 years old a fun, safe and educational experience.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

September 1, 2016

I’m a Girl, I’m Important (Soy niña, soy importante) draws to a close

By: Fundación Tropicalia
I’m a Girl, I’m Important (Soy niña, soy importante) draws to a close

During the months of July and August we celebrated the fourth edition of “Soy niña,
soy importante” (SNSI) or I’m a girl, I’m Important all-girls summer day camp. This year we were able to meet our goal yet again - 250 girls ages 9-12 from Miches had the summer of their lives!

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

June 1, 2016

Empowering girls in Dominican Republic through annual "Soy niña, soy importante" summer camp

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Empowering girls in Dominican Republic through annual "Soy niña, soy importante" summer camp

Fundación Tropicalia launches its 2016 summer program for girls called “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” (SNSI: ‘I’m a Girl, I’m Important’) in the developing community of Miches. The camp provides a safe, educational and fun environment in an effort to teach at-risk 9-12 years old girls about healthy living and personal and career development.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

May 19, 2016

'GLORIA', an Art Exhibition on Experiences Dominican Women Face

By: Fundación Tropicalia
'GLORIA', an Art Exhibition on Experiences Dominican Women Face

A portion of the proceeds received from art pieces sold will be used to support SNSI (“I’m a Girl, I’m Important”), a summer camp for girls living in vulnerable environments in Miches.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE FUNDACIÓN TROPICALIA

November 3, 2015

The value of being a girl

By: Katherine Durán
The value of being a girl

Friday August 7th we gave closure to the third annual summer camp "I’m a girl, I'm important" (SNSI), the fourth camp organized by Fundación Tropicalia. With the team of volunteers who have accompanied us during the three weeks of camp, we dispatched the last group of girls with games, laughter and tears of emotion throughout the experience.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT AGENTS OF CHANGE

September 22, 2014

Tropicalia Shortlisted for Most Effective Domestic Community Investment Award

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Tropicalia Shortlisted for Most Effective Domestic Community Investment Award

We are proud to announce that Tropicalia was shortlisted for the Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards in the category of “Most Effective Domestic Community Investment,” recognized specifically for our girls’ summer camp “Soy niña, soy importante”.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT

June 24, 2014

Copa Tropicalia V: Integration Through Sports

By: Gustavo Román
Copa Tropicalia V: Integration Through Sports

After five years coordinating the Copa Tropicalia baseball tournament, a strange feeling of satisfaction with what we have achieved is perceived. And this feeling invites a look back to think about our beginnings to such a wonderful journey.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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COPA TROPICALIA

May 1, 2014

Fundraising for “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” Summer Camp

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Fundraising for “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” Summer Camp

Fundación Tropicalia, with the help of Friends of EDUCA and the Dominican Foundation, is holding a fundraiser to gather donations to help send 120 Miches girls to FT’s summer camp, Soy Niña, Soy Importante (SNSI).

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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FRIENDS OF EDUCA I'M A GIRL, I'M IMPORTANT

March 29, 2014

A New Face for Miches – FT and Artemiches Paint the Town

By: Fundación Tropicalia
A New Face for Miches – FT and Artemiches Paint the Town

On March 29th, volunteers from the Miches community and from afar came together for the 4th edition of “New Face for Miches” (Nueva Cara para Miches) to paint the facades of homes that line the entrance to Miches.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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ARTEMICHES SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

March 1, 2014

Celebrating Dominican Culture through the Miches Carnaval

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Celebrating Dominican Culture through the Miches Carnaval

During the month of February every town in the Dominican Republic celebrates Carnaval, a local celebration commemorating the distinct cultures and traditions throughout the country. Each town hosts its own Carnaval parade, incorporating different local customs into costume designs, food, songs and dances.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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ARTEMICHES

July 29, 2013

Copa Tropicalia 2013

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Copa Tropicalia 2013

On July 27th Fundación Tropicalia hosted its 4th annual baseball tournament for the local youth leagues of the Miches Community.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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COPA TROPICALIA

June 29, 2013

Semana Cultural Artemiches 2013

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Semana Cultural Artemiches 2013

During the 25th to the 30th of June, Miches celebrated its 8th annual Semana Cultural Artemiches (Cultural Week Artemiches).

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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ARTEMICHES

April 30, 2013

Artemiches Transforms 64 Homes: “Una nueva cara para Miches”

By: Fundación Tropicalia
Artemiches Transforms 64 Homes: “Una nueva cara para Miches”

We’re most familiar with the cultural institution Artemiches as the host of Cultural Week, held every year in Miches towards the end of June, but it’s most recent initiative includes the transformation of 64 homes located alongside the town’s main entrance road.

Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVOCACY
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ARTEMICHES

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