Tag Archives: DR

20/09/13

I’ve spent much of the last few weeks familiarizing myself with the organization that I am working with here.  After reading the 200+ page external review of Phase 1 of the CVC/COIN Project, attending a week long training session for … Continue reading

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Weeks 1 and 2

Hey all, Melissa and I have been here for exactly two weeks now! So far, so good. We’ve finally gotten everything straightened out in our apartment — power? Check! Gas tank for the stove filled? Check! Fully equipped kitchen? Mostly-check! … Continue reading

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The Beginning

Hello, my name is Melissa Donegan, and I am the newest addition to Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition/Pro-Actividad.  I’ll be working as an Income Generation Projects Assistant here in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and I will be directly involved with the … Continue reading

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A quick introduction

Hi all! My name’s Michaela and I just arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where I’ll be working as the new media assistant for El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN) for six months. I’m originally from Ottawa, but I’ve been … Continue reading

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