We are thrilled to begin a new chapter as we welcome a remarkable and prominent Dominican educator and supporter of the girl movement to the Mariposa Community. It is an absolute privilege to welcome Shirley M. Collado, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer of College Track and President Emerita of Ithaca College, as Co-Honorary Chairwoman alongside Dominican heroine and author, Julia Alvarez.
Read MoreWe probably imagine life’s “first times” as taking place in the early years. First steps, first time startled by the tartness of a lime, first time writing your name. It’s easy to overlook that so many “firsts” take place throughout our entire lives, passing by uncelebrated, or at the very least, unnoticed. Last week, I [Dr. Rocío Nuñez Shea] had the pleasure of watching and even partaking in many firsts of my own on the annual graduation trip for the graduating high school seniors at the Mariposa DR Foundation.
Read MoreIn July of 2018 the Mariposas participated in the first ever summer basketball camp, led by former collegiate athlete and Princeton Varsity Basketball Captain Vanessa Smith.
Read MoreMariposas don't just fly they surf too! Read on to learn more about our surf program, and how it builds confidence and how it ties in to our swimming and environmental programs.
Read MorePutUnder a canopy of almond trees, standing one-legged in tree pose, are a group of Mariposas, finding their breathe. Yoga has finally found it’s permanent home here at the Mariposa Foundation.
Read MoreLast August, three Mariposa girls, and new entrants to our Mariposa Volando (Flying Butterfly) Program, boarded an airplane and flew for the first time in their lives. Two girls, Yaritza and Jafreisy, departed for Costa Rica and the third, Romely, for Wales to embark upon a challenging and transformational educational experience at United World Colleges (UWC) in those two countries.
Read MoreThis summer, the Mariposas have been making a splash land, air and sea! Many new volunteers arrived for our Summer Leadership Camp to share their talents and passions, and the girls are thriving as they take on new endeavors. During camp this year, the butterflies practiced their math and reading skills, cycled around Cabarete, learned to swim or took their water skills to the next level surfing and stand-up paddling! With your support, we are able to provide this amazing programming for our summer camp.
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