From the sugar plantations bateyes of the Dominican Republic to a global mission of self-reliance.
I. The Journey: From Crisis to Transformation
1997: Founded by Ulrick Gaillard to address extreme poverty, HIV, and malnutrition on Dominican Republic sugarcane plantations (bateyes).
2006: Achieved the “impossible” by building the first modern health complex in a batey (Batey Cinco Casas).
2017: Demonstrated mastery of sustainability by transitioning the health complex to the Dominican Ministry of Health.
2018–2025: Launched the Women’s Empowerment Initiative, fostering economic independence through agriculture and micro-loans.
2025-2027: Evolved into Global Alivio to scale the “batey model” worldwide while maintaining BRA’s core mission.
II. Impact Metrics (The “Legacy Numbers”)
Total Lives Impacted: Over 4.5 million people in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, and the U.S.
Health & HIV Care: Over 350,000 lives saved in the first decade alone.
Water Security: ~437 million liters of clean water delivered through P&G partnership.
WASH Infrastructure: 120+ water systems installed/rehabilitated.
Nutrition: 2,600+ metric tons of nutritious food distributed.
Women’s Empowerment: 9,000+ rural women and farmers empowered through agricultural micro-loans and training.
Sustainability: Over $130 million in humanitarian aid raised and distributed since 1997.
Sustainable Healthcare: Moving beyond aid to build permanent local infrastructure, exemplified by the 2017 handover of the BRA Medical Center.
Women’s Economic Agency: Providing tools, land, and capital to rural women, turning them into agricultural entrepreneurs.
WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene): Combating waterborne diseases through sustainable clean water access.
Policy & Advocacy: Using data to drive legislative change, such as the 2021 study on menstrual health poverty that influenced local legislation.
UN Consultative Status: Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2014.
Clinton Global Initiative: Commitment to Action Partner since 2011.
Platinum Seal of Transparency: 2026 Candid Platinum Seal and 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating.
USAID/PEPFAR Partnership: Two decades of collaboration on HIV care.
USDA Partnership: A Food for Progress programing that created first Agricultural Cooperative in the bateyes–a grassroots platform for rural women and farmers to produce.
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By official resolution in 2020, the Dominican government designated October 23 as “Batey Relief Alliance Day” to annually commemorate the organization’s 1997 foundation and its three decades of humanitarian services to the nation’s most vulnerable populations.
In August 2015, the Dominican government, through the Municipal District of Don Juan, Monte Plata province, officially named a primary road “Calle Batey Relief Alliance (BRA)” in Batey Cinco Casas to honor the organization’s historic role in bringing modern healthcare and infrastructure to the region.
President Bill Clinton supported Batey Relief Alliance with the following video statement, “Batey Relief Alliance is doing important and difficult work. They need our continued support.”
Dominican Republic Senate issued a Citation recognizing Batey Relief Alliance’s humanitarian work dedicated to the poor and the needy.
New York State Assembly issued a Citation recognizing Batey Relief Alliance’s humanitarian work throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.
U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) called Batey Relief Alliance, “… One of the best NGOs in developing countries.”
The Dominican government honored Batey Relief Alliance’s humanitarian efforts with a street name called “Calle Batey Relief Alliance”.
October 23 is recognized in the Dominican Republic as the “Batey Relief Alliance Day” to commemorate the foundation and legacy of the organization.
