Haitians in the Dominican Republic
There over 500,000 illegal Haitians living in the Dominican Republic. They are denied government social services and access to public schools for their children. A few years ago the government allowed illegal Haitian children to attended public schools; however, there is much "government red tape." About 20 years ago, the Church of God began ministering to the Haitian Community. Today, there are over 60 Haitians Church of God congregations. These churches service as places of worship and teaching of the Word of God. And during the day, they service as schools for the children to learn to read and write.
One can not image the poverty these people live in. Since they can not be employed legally, many have found work in the sugar cane plantations for a meager wage of $10 (US) for three 12-hour days of hard work. The sugar-cane plantation shuts down for 5 month each year and workers are not paid during that time. Not all of the illegals work in the sugar-cane fields. Some have found employment in construction in the city for half the wages that a worker makes.
One can not image the poverty these people live in. Since they can not be employed legally, many have found work in the sugar cane plantations for a meager wage of $10 (US) for three 12-hour days of hard work. The sugar-cane plantation shuts down for 5 month each year and workers are not paid during that time. Not all of the illegals work in the sugar-cane fields. Some have found employment in construction in the city for half the wages that a worker makes.
