Let's change lives, one step at a time
Walking 570km over three walks across the DR for three educational charities.
Project overview
The Walk Tour
Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata
2 - 9 May
216km
The DREAM Project is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to children, youth, and families in the Dominican Republic. Their transformative programs complement the national education system and empower at-risk children and youth to create a better future for themselves and their families. Through innovative approaches to literacy and early childhood education, DREAM promotes critical thinking and independence to enrich lives and strengthen sustainable communities.
Children not
in school
In 2022, according to the World Bank, there were over 90,000 children in the Dominican Republic not enrolled in school.
Education statistics
What we know
Reading level
Less than 30% of third graders can differentiate between simple words, and only 4% read at or above grade level.
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What reading promotes
Increased access to print improves reading achievement for low-income children and promotes academic and personal positive self-esteem.
Funds raised
How we will use the money
All proceeds from the first walk will support The Dream Project, an organization rooted in Puerto Plata that is dedicated to transforming education in the Dominican Republic.
Money raised from the walk will fund essential educational resources, from books to learning materials, which will be distributed to schools across the country that are most in need.
With The Dream Project’s established network and expertise, our contributions will help underfunded and overlooked schools gain the resources necessary to provide quality education to their students, impacting countless lives and inspiring a brighter future for the next generation.
Real life
A life-changing story
"I came to DREAM in 2014 as a student in the A Ganar program. That was where I discovered there was a position open with the Futuros program, which is in charge of training young teachers. At the end of my internship, I became a lead teacher in the Estrellas Jóvenes program, and, after five years of literacy, I am currently transitioning into being a guide in the Montessori program. All these years at DREAM have filled my life with unparalleled adventure and excitement. It has offered me knowledge and experiences that I will always treasure and that will allow me to be a professional with so much more to offer.."
Former student and current teacher
Sponsorship packages
How you can get involved
An introduction to myself
Hola! I'm Callum, originally from England, and I've been living in the Dominican Republic for over two years. During this time, I've witnessed firsthand the urgent need for change. While tourism thrives here, far too many children lack access to the most basic educational materials — and this must change.
I'm incredibly proud to have raised $7,400, enabling 14 children to attend Hope Academy through the amazing work of 2nd Mile Missions. I did so by completing a grueling 200km, 6-day walk from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana, a journey that solidified my commitment to improving educational opportunities for the next generation.
Through Walk for Education, I've found a true passion for creating meaningful change. I'm excited to see how many more lives we can transform together and where this journey will lead.
Corporate sponsorship packages
Sponsor ONE walk
$2,000
Receive all of the media attention in the lead up to the walk of your choice. The money will be directed to the charity of your selected walk.
$1,500
Donated directly to the charity.
$500
Covering essential logistical expenses, including:
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Food and accommodation during the 8-day, 216km walk
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Vehicle hire for support team and transportation
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Signage and branding materials to highlight your sponsorship throughout the journey
Sponsor TWO walks
$3,500
Receive all of the media attention in the months leading up to the walks of your choice. The money will between two charities.
$3,000
Split between two charities.
$500
Covering essential logistical expenses, including:
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Food and accommodation during the 6-day, 197km walk
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Vehicle hire for support team and transportation
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Signage and branding materials to highlight your sponsorship throughout the journey
Sponsor ALL walks
$5,000
Receive all of the media attention for 2025. The money will be split evenly across all three charities, so you will make an incredible difference.
$4,500
Split between three charities.
$500
Covering essential logistical expenses, including:
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Food and accommodation during the 5-day, 157km walk
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Vehicle hire for support team and transportation
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Signage and branding materials to highlight your sponsorship throughout the journey
Project sponsors
Who's making a difference
