Founder Ulrick Gaillard Appointed Executive President of the Board to Lead Global Strategy and International Diplomacy; Restructuring Establishes Dual-Tier Leadership Model for Next Era of Institutional Growth NEW YORK, NY — October 27, 2026 — Marking nearly three decades of transformative humanitarian leadership, the Board of Directors of the Batey Relief Alliance (rebranded as Global …
Feature highlights how Harvard executive education propelled 30 years of humanitarian leadership, state-funded public health transformation, and regional impact reaching 4.5 million lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. CAMBRIDGE, MA. — On October 21, 2026, the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Executive Education program published an official Alumni Spotlight featuring Ulrick Gaillard, Founder, President & …
NEW YORK / SANTO DOMINGO — Batey Relief Alliance, an organization holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2014, announces the official publication and circulation of its written statement (E/C.2/2026/CRP.23) for the 2026 ECOSOC High-level Segment and High-level Political Forum (HLPF). In accordance with paragraphs 30 and 31 …
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: …
