In this Global PeaceMakers program, volunteers from the Dominican Republic, the US, and more will collaborate with local community members to build a Model Classroom in La Represa. Service For Peace has been working in the partner Community of Peace of La Represa since 2006. The community has grown so much over the last few years that they are in desperate need of a new schoolroom--and we will work with them to build it! 

Global PeaceMakers projects bring together young adults from nations throughout the Americas and the world in an effort to offer models for intercultural cooperation through service.

The GPM is a service-learning project with a special focus on building personal leadership and peacemaking skills through service. Also woven into the schedule is time to see and experience the local culture and beautiful landscapes of the Dominican Republic--a fascinating culture that is sure to leave a mark on your heart.

Join us for a transformational experience in peacemaking, with participants from different cultures and traditions coming together as one family.

Want to know more? Contact Janna at jgullery@serviceforpeace.org for more info! 

Dirty, sweaty, and happy volunteers

Dirty, sweaty, and happy volunteers

International volunteers pose after a hard day's work planting a garden and building a Model Classroom in Frasquito Gomez, August 2005

New friends

New friends

SFP GPM volunteer Sammy Sommer poses with new friend, Tulile, during the building of a Model Classroom in Yamasá, August 2009

Volunteers cause a chain reaction

Volunteers cause a chain reaction

Volunteers and community members work together to form a chain to lay floor tiles inside a new Model Classroom in Frasquito Gomez, August 2005

Mixing cement, building muscle

Mixing cement, building muscle

Volunteers celebrate after mixing cement in the hot sun during the construction of a Model School, Elias Piña, 2008

Group poses amid construction

Group poses amid construction

Volunteers and local kids pose for a happy picture amidst construction of a Model Classroom in Guamita, August 2010

Dirty, sweaty, and happy volunteers

Dirty, sweaty, and happy volunteers

International volunteers pose after a hard day's work planting a garden and building a Model Classroom in Frasquito Gomez, August 2005

New friends

New friends

SFP GPM volunteer Sammy Sommer poses with new friend, Tulile, during the building of a Model Classroom in Yamasá, August 2009

Volunteers cause a "chain" reaction

Volunteers cause a "chain" reaction

Volunteers and community members work together to form a chain to lay floor tiles inside a new Model Classroom in Frasquito Gomez, August 2005

Mixing cement, building muscle

Mixing cement, building muscle

Volunteers celebrate after mixing cement in the hot sun during the construction of a Model School, Elias Piña, 2008

Group poses amid construction

Group poses amid construction

Volunteers and local kids pose for a happy picture amidst construction of a Model Classroom in Guamita, August 2010