FOCUS: Habanero, The Dominican Republic
Habanero - a small village in the south part of the island country of The Dominican Republic. Located along a main highway, the villagers have watched for years as the world passed them by - mission groups, relief agencies - always bringing supplies and resources to the next village along the road. Two speed bumps in the road near the village were the only reason a passerby would slow down for this often-ignored village.
Evergreen Ministries discovered the wonderful people in this village in November 2006 as its founder grieved with a mother over the loss of her son to a preventible disease - dehydration. Simple life necessities, just out of reach for so many in Habanero. Today, the village of Habanero enjoys a sign that they are not forgotten anymore - a small school in the center of town, built and supported by Evergreen Ministries. Their school is a symbol of hope - for the future of their children.