03 November, 2006
NEW YORK, New York. The Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) will celebrate in 2007 its 10th year anniversary as a humanitarian aid entity addressing the socio-economic conditions for children and families severely affected by poverty, disease and hunger in the Caribbean, including those languishing in the bateyes of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 1997 by US-trained attorney, Ulrick Gaillard, BRA quickly became one of the fastest growing and most respected institutions working inside the Dominican Republic in recent years. Through its regional arm headquartered in Santo Domingo, the BRA DOMINICANA, BRA manages multi-million dollar annual budgets and implements projects in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Blindness Prevention, Disaster Relief, Preventive Health Education, Water/Sanitation, Primary Care, etc. BRA is known to be the first to create an entire healthcare system delivering services to the affected populations inside their own communities deterring fears of deportation, rejection or discrimination. Between 2003-2006, the organization installed two modern medical facilities inside the bateyes. These are some of the achievements of the BRA in just ten years. Stay in contact with us to receive updates on the 10-year celebration. www.bateyrelief.org.
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10/23/06 – 10/23/07
Full Year of Activities
Commemorating 10th Year Anniversary
Of the Batey Relief Alliance
October 23, 1997-October 23, 2007
v December 16, 2006
First violin/cello concert by batey children at BRA’s medical center complex located inside batey Cinco Casas, province of Monte Plata. The Batey Relief Alliance and Fundacion Gisela sponsored the event.
v February 15-17, 2007
BRA’s founder/CEO Ulrick Gaillard presented at Global Health Education-Consortium’s conference: “Collaborative effort addressing needs of batey populations.” Hotel Lina, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
v February 19-22, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance, in partnerships with the Vitamin Angel Alliance and the Dominican’s Ministry of Health (SESPAS), launched a Malnutrition Reduction program to provide multivitamins and antiparasitic medicines to 55,000 children inside the bateyes and other impoverished sectors of the Dominican Republic. BRA signed a working agreement with the SESPAS.
v February 24-March 3, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance sponsored ophthalmology mission trip for more than 35 volunteer students and professionals from the VOSH-Wisconsin and the S-VOSH University of Alabama. The mission was held at batey Gautier in Boca Chica where more than 1500 residents received free eye care and eyeglasses. Cancelled.
v March 1-4, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance hosted the visit of Haitian-born superstar artist, Emeline Michel, to the bateyes where the singer met and sang for the first time for a multitude of children and adults. The artist visited bateys Cinco Casas and Cojobal in the province of Monte Plata.
v March 10-19, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance sponsored ophthalmology mission trip for more than 25 volunteer students and professionals from the S-VOSH-New England College of Optometry. The mission was held at batey Alejandro Bass, in Consuelo, province of San Pedro de Macoris where 2000 residents received free eye care and eyeglasses.
v March 9-23, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance partnered with the Columbia School of Pubic and International Affairs (SIPA) to conduct institutional evaluation on the organization post its 10 years of humanitarian work in the Caribbean.
v April 14, 15, 2007
BRA’s founder/CEO Ulrick Gaillard presented at Unite For Sight’s conference: “Collaborative effort addressing needs of batey populations.” Stanford University School of Medicine, California. Cancelled.
v May 10, 2007
BRA Dominicana celebrated its 6th year anniversary and presented its humanitarian work at the UNESCO-Dominican Republic.
Presentation of results of BRA’s HIV/AIDS/STIs & Tuberculosis prevention and (antiretroviral) treatment programs. The event took place at BRA’s medical center inside batey Cinco Casas, province of Monte Plata.
v June 1, 2007 – June 1, 2008
The Batey Relief Alliance partners with the USAID to launch Food for Peace program to help fight poverty and hunger in the Dominican Republic. More than 4 million food servings will be distributed to 20,000 impoverished children, adults, AIDS and Tuberculosis sufferers and the elderly living in urban barrios, the bateyes and rural slums.
v August 22, 2007
Launch of review on BRA’s 10-year humanitarian effort. The event will be held at BRA’s medical center, batey Cinco Casas, province of Monte Plata.
v October 15, 16, 2007
BRA hosted health fair at bateyes Cojobal and Cinco Casas. Residents received free medical attention, medicines, vitamins and papanicolaou tests.
v October 17, 2007
Recognition of BRA’s sponsors, collaborators and employees. The event will be held at BRA’s medical center located inside batey Cinco Casas, Monte Plata.
v October 18, 2007
Health/dental fair for children and adults at BRA’s mobile clinic located inside batey Cojobal in the province of Monte Plata.
v October 19, 2007
Health/dental fair for children and adults at BRA’s medical center located inside batey Cinco Casas in the province of Monte Plata.
v October 22, 2007
Batey Relief Alliance’s annual board of directors’ meeting at BRA’s headquarters in Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo.
v October 21-28, 2007
The Batey Relief Alliance and the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE) hosted annual medical mission trip to the bateyes of Monte Plata. More than 1000 impoverished residents received free medical attention and medicines.
v October 23, 2007
Celebration of BRA’s 10-year anniversary with festivities and dance. There was an auction of donated art works by artists such as Lionel Laurenceau, Levoy Exil, Eric Giraut, Ed Vasquez, Fritzner Cedon, etc., the proceeds of which, to support the humanitarian work of the organization. The exact location and time for the event will be announced in the near future.
The dates and events above are subject to change without notice. Please contact BRA at bra@bkreative.net for further information.
