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Batey Relief Alliance Celebrates 28 Years of Transformative Humanitarian Impact Across the Americas

21 October, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – October 23, 2025 – The Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) today proudly announces the celebration of 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 to deliver comprehensive socio-economic and health initiatives, impacting over 4.5 million lives.

“The establishment of BRA was rooted in the conviction that all persons possess the fundamental right to health, education, and the opportunity to lead a productive life, free from societal barriers,” stated Ulrick Gaillard, Founder and President of the Batey Relief Alliance. This milestone, Gaillard added, is a testament to the resilience of the communities we serve and the dedication of our key partners. “For 28 years, we have worked hand-in-hand with local leaders and international allies to carry out initiatives that deliver hope, health, and economic dignity.”

A Legacy of Impact: Key Achievements Over 28 Years
BRA’s anniversary celebration highlights a legacy built on pioneering, high-impact programs that have redefined service delivery in highly vulnerable populations:

• Pioneering Public Health: BRA pioneered public health and HIV care in the Dominican Republic by establishing the first modern health complex within the rural sugarcane “batey” communities. This initiative set a new standard for accessible comprehensive healthcare in underserved areas.
• WASH & Wellness: BRA has delivered nearly 450 million liters of clean water and vital WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education, reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases.
• Empowering Women: Through its Women’s Empowerment Initiative, BRA has successfully empowered rural women entrepreneurs in agriculture with essential skills training, micro-loans, and safe, new homes, fostering economic independence and community resilience.
• Combating Hunger: BRA has been at the forefront of nutrition efforts, distributing over 2,600 metric tons of nutritious food and millions of doses of micronutrients and deworming medications to children and families suffering from chronic malnutrition.
• Driving Policy: BRA has produced influential published studies that have helped drive local progress on menstrual health legislation and improved strategies for tackling maternal and child malnutrition.

Commitment to Partnership and Future Goals
The success of the Batey Relief Alliance is inextricably linked to its network of partners—including global organizations, government agencies, corporate donors, and fellow NGOs. “Our commitment to community and global partnership continues to inspire and drive us forward,” Gaillard added. “We are profoundly grateful to our partners—thank you for helping us make such a meaningful difference! We are excited to build upon this foundation as we relentlessly pursue a better future for the next 28 years.”

About Batey Relief Alliance (BRA)
Founded in 1997, the Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) is a non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization with Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is affiliated with the Clinton Global Initiative. The organization is dedicated to addressing socio-economic and health needs of children and their families severely affected by extreme poverty, disease, and hunger across the Americas and the Caribbean. BRA’s holistic approach focuses on providing comprehensive health, clean water, food security, women’s economic empowerment, and essential infrastructure to foster self-sufficient communities.