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Dominican Republic Supérate social program expansion

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The Dominican Republic’s social development agency, Supérate, ~~is expanding~~ continues to expand its infrastructure and ~~conducting~~ regional outreach to assess the impact of its social protection services. In Hato Mayor, the agency held a forum with beneficiaries from El Valle and Sabana de la Mar. During these discussions, families requested increased subsidy amounts for the Supérate card and expanded coverage for programs such as Bono Gas, Bono Luz, and elderly pensions. Agency directors Mayra Jiménez and Alin Mercedes Calderón stated that these encounters would be used to adjust government policies. The agency reported that 17,512 households in the area receive assistance through various programs, including Aliméntate, disability subsidies, and Supérate Mujer. To reduce geographic barriers, Supérate opened a new service office in Boca Chica. This office aims to help the 48,207 households in the municipality manage administrative processes, update family data, and resolve payment claims. The local government expressed support for the initiative, noting that educational incentives like Aprende and Avanza already benefit 1,957 families in the Boca Chica and La Caleta areas. In Peravia province, Supérate held a listening session with over 1,300 beneficiary families from Baní, Matanzas, and Nizao to evaluate program impact. Director General Mayra Jiménez noted that the agency currently impacts 28,672 families in the province. Participants requested expanded coverage for Aliméntate and Bonogás, inclusion in the disability fund, and increased pensions for senior citizens. Regional Director Miguel Peña stated these sessions allow the institution to align its actions with local realities. In San José de Ocoa, the agency has extended services to more than 14,000 households across Rancho Arriba, Sabana Larga, and San José de Ocoa. During a meeting with 1,200 families, ~~officials noted that~~ Director General Mayra Jiménez detailed support programs such as Aliméntate, Bonogás, Bonoluz, Supérate Mujer, and the National Fund for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities. Additionally, 1,525 households receive educational incentives through Avanza y Aprende. Miguel Peña, Director of the Valdesia Regional office, noted that training is essential for fostering employment and entrepreneurship. Beneficiaries requested expanded coverage for the disability fund and increased solidarity pensions for seniors. Under the ‘Del Escritorio al Territorio’ (From the Desk to the Territory) strategy, the program has conducted 35 regional encounters since February, reaching over 23,000 beneficiaries nationwide. In Pedernales, Supérate is expanding its reach by supporting artisan entrepreneurship and opening a new service office in Oviedo. The program currently supports 5,513 families in Pedernales through various subsidies, including food, gas, electricity, and specialized funds for women and children with disabilities, while the ‘Aprende y Avanza’ incentive benefits 1,008 households in the area. Director Mayra Jiménez stated these initiatives aim to improve quality of life by bringing services directly to vulnerable communities.

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