How do we, as the "Dominicans abroad", help our people back home?

[Noman]

or do we just indulge in the delicacies of the material world that has embraced only a few of us?

[daddy1]

My biggest sensitivity for Dominican's in the island is the lack of care for child development in the island...the things children and teens have to endure is un-fair and down right sad..work with the children first..this is the future..for and island on shady ground more support from abroad should focus on the development of the countries youth then anything else...whether it's developing new sports programs or sponsoring a child and pay for there educational development such as what I do now for three young athlete's in Santo Domingo..yes it's tight in the pockets..but these kids will remember you forever!!! that's the biggest reward...children will never forget a generous person...other projects are at work but the biggest problem with the Dominican community in the U.S. is they think they can solve all problems with cash! but what I truly see is that Dominican's were not blessed with organization skills..which is what the community lacks the most...I see it like this if every Dominican gave just 5 dollars a month for educational facilities and athletic development programs the country would make a dramatic change like nothing you ever seen.

[deelt]

The level of corruption to many poses as a huge deterrent at ALL levels.
It saddens me when I talk to good people who were just trying to help out but gave up. How can you do business or help people who are always looking to get over on you...
No se deja ayudar.

[mondongo]

Dominicans abroad can help by first helping themselves: 1. Finish high school. 2. Finish college. 3. Get a good job.

In general, Dominicans everywhere have to stop looking to government to solve their problems. They do it in the DR. They do it in the USA.

[deelt]

Thanks for saying that. It was a another good point I also wanted to bring up. This mentality of the "hand-out and get-over" has just GOT TO GO. It leads to many of the social problems we see in our society today.

Originally Posted by mondongo

Dominicans abroad can help by first helping themselves: 1. Finish high school. 2. Finish college. 3. Get a good job.

In general, Dominicans everywhere have to stop looking to government to solve their problems. They do it in the DR. They do it in the USA.

[Exxtol]

Originally Posted by mondongo

Dominicans abroad can help by first helping themselves: 1. Finish high school. 2. Finish college. 3. Get a good job.

Easier said than done, but good points.

[NALs]

Originally Posted by mondongo

Dominicans abroad can help by first helping themselves: 1. Finish high school. 2. Finish college. 3. Get a good job.

In general, Dominicans everywhere have to stop looking to government to solve their problems. They do it in the DR. They do it in the USA.

Sometimes Mondongo posts the truth that ought to be chisled in stone!

I always say:

You can never be too poor to make another poor person feel better, but you can help another person help themselves by setting the example yourself!

Also, Dominicans need to stop being so d*mn pessimist. This is something I don't use constantly, but when I do I MEAN IT!

All this self-pity crap, how on earth can people progress with self pity?????

All of this leads to my other belief which I have posted in DR1 multiple times:

If you want something done right, do it yourself!

Unfortunately, most Dominicans will hear that, say "eso es asi" and then they continue to be like always, whinning, complaining, and blaming the government, but what have they done to help themselves?

From what I can see, those Dominicans who stoped expecting anything from the government and took it upon themselves are doing quite well compared to those who are waiting for the "milagro".

BTW, hating those who are more successful will not solve your problem of misery. However, trying to learn from those who made it, it sure will help you get in the right direction!

-This is probably one of the most blunt posts I have posted in a while, but I truly mean everything I have posted here.

[Chirimoya]

Ay, pero Nals, que se puede hacer, it's part of the culture...

[NALs]

Originally Posted by Chirimoya

Ay, pero Nals, que se puede hacer, it's part of the culture...

I remember posting:

When in Rome, you don't have to do as the Romans; but keep in mind, you are dealing with Romans.

What I meant by that was basically this:

Chiri, if you want more and more Dominicans to accept your definition of civilized, courtesy, etc, then you are going to have to talk to Dominicans of all classes as the Dominicans that they are...

It always help to be a Dominican to start with, but when it just so happens that you are not, then approach with caution, but stay determined.

This is very much like marketing a product, you want people to look at your product in a way that they will most readily accept.

[crazy moon]

I have 3 children through world vision and my husband is dominican.
I live in canada and I am canadian. Canadians are never happy with what they have. Dominicans work hard for what they have and are always happy we need to learn from them. Crazy Moon