In this video, you’ll hear directly from Rayjon’s local partners in the Dominican Republic, PLADECULBA and ASCALA, as they share important updates on the current situation in their communities.

While the broader political context continues to shift, our partners remain focused on the everyday realities faced by people living in precarious documentation situations. These are individuals and families, many of Haitian descent, who, despite having lived in the country for generations, continue to struggle for access to basic rights like education, healthcare, and legal protection.

Rather than focusing on political opinions, this conversation highlights the human side of policy, how changes at the national level ripple through local communities and impact people’s daily lives.

PLADECULBA and ASCALA are doing vital work to accompany and empower community members, providing legal aid, education, and hope for a better future.

We invite you to listen in, learn, and reflect on the resilience of those navigating these complex realities, and the organizations walking alongside them.