The international organization highlighted the late artist as an icon of the Caribbean identity, a social chronicler, and a cultural bridge between nations. SANTO DOMINGO, D.R. – In an atmosphere of solemnity and intimacy, the international organization Global Alivio™ honored the memory and legacy of the legendary Caribbean artist Fritz Sterlin Odine, better known as Félix …
At Batey Relief Alliance (Global Alivio), we believe that economic stability is the cornerstone of dignity. We are proud to share the impact of the BRA Women’s Empowerment Initiative carried out through the BRA Agricultural Cooperative “BRATeyanna”. Over the last 17+ years, our program has transitioned from a localized agricultural project to a region-wide model …
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey! Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) is officially evolving to its new brand name: Global Alivio. Over the last 28+ years, we have grown from a local initiative in the bateyes of the Dominican Republic to a global entity advocating rights and providing health, food security, …
Reflecting on 28 Years of Service. Embracing a Global Future. Nearly three decades ago, I founded the Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) with a singular, urgent focus: to provide health, hope, and dignity to the marginalized “batey” communities of the Dominican Republic. What began as a grassroots response to a local crisis grew into a movement …
NEW YORK, December 28, 2025 As we stand at the threshold of 2026, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and purpose. This year has been more than just another chapter for the Batey Relief Alliance (BRA); it has been a celebration of a legacy that began in 1997 with a simple mission: …
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic—The mayor’s office of the municipal district of El Puerto in San Pedro de Macoris honored Ulrick Gaillard, founder and president of the U.S.-based organization Batey Relief Alliance (BRA), by presenting him the “Key to the City” for his nearly three decades of tireless humanitarian service to the country’s most vulnerable populations. …
Press Note: NEW YORK, NY – October 23, 2025 – Today, the Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) proudly celebrates its 28th Anniversary, marking nearly three decades of relentless commitment to addressing poverty, disease, and hunger across the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, and the United States. Since its founding in 1997, BRA has leveraged strategic global partnerships …
NEW YORK, July 1, 2025.-Since 2005, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief initiative (PEPFAR) and its Title II International Food Relief Partnership Food for Peace program, provided Batey Relief Alliance with the support needed to ensure that over 350 thousand vulnerable people and their families, …
