{"id":44,"date":"2024-06-08T20:36:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T20:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanriversdr.org\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2025-06-11T09:20:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:20:04","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cleanriversdr.org\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Who Are We?<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Clean Rivers DR.<\/h2>\n

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We are an organization dedicated to preserving and conserving rivers in the Dominican Republic. Our main focus is to promote the protection of these crucial natural resources through awareness campaigns and environmental education. We recognize that rivers are much more than sources of water; they are vital ecosystems for biodiversity and the well- being of our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/en\/contact\/” button_text=”CONTACT” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#0A3154″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#0A3154″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” custom_padding=”|24px||24px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]We work closely with vulnerable communities to strengthen their ability to protect and sustainably manage these resources. Our purpose is to be a local driving force for the preservation of rivers and watersheds by integrating social and environmental actions.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nWe strive to develop innovative and accessible educational projects specifically aimed at vulnerable communities to increase their awareness of the importance of protecting our rivers and promoting sustainable practices.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nAdditionally, we establish strategic alliances with other organizations and governmental and nongovernmental entities to promote policies and actions that ensure the long-term protection of our water resources. We value both direct conservation actions and the empowerment of local communities to become active advocates for our rivers and the environment in general.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”100px|0px|100px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#5488C6″ background_enable_pattern_style=”on” background_pattern_style=”smiles” background_pattern_size=”custom” background_pattern_width=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_image_card title=”Mission:” icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#E7E6E9″ title_font_size=”26px” content_text_color=”#FFFFFF” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”1.6em” custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

At Clean Rivers DR<\/strong>, our main goal is to care for and improve our rivers in the Dominican Republic. We want everyone to understand how important rivers are for our daily lives and the future of our planet. We work hard to clean the rivers, teach people how to protect them, and make partnerships with other groups that share our mission.<\/span> <\/p>\n

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  • Environmental Care: <\/span><\/strong>We care deeply about the environment and want to protect it. We work hard to keep our rivers clean and healthy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Honesty and Fairness: <\/span><\/strong>We believe in always telling the truth and doing the right thing. We want our actions to always be fair and honest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Teamwork<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> We know that we need to work together to achieve great things. We like working in teams with other people and organizations that also want to protect the rivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Creativity: <\/span><\/strong>We like finding new ways to do things. We are always looking for innovative ways to care for our rivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • Helping Communities: <\/span><\/strong>We want to help people learn about the importance of rivers and how they can protect them. We work with communities to teach them how to better care for their rivers.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Future Thinking: <\/span><\/strong>We care about the future and want to ensure that our rivers are here for future generations.
              We work to protect the rivers now so that they can remain beautiful and healthy in the future.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              \u00a0HISTORY<\/span> <\/h2>\n

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              \nThe Clean Rivers DR Foundation was born with the conviction that the health\u00a0 of our rivers is crucial for the well-being of our communities and the balance of our ecosystem. We are dedicated to the mission of restoring and preserving the water resources of our country by promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness in every step we take.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#0A3154″ text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”2em” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”|||10px|false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

              We commit to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


              <\/span>1.<\/strong> Leading efforts in river cleaning and conservation across the Dominican Republic.
              2.<\/strong> Developing and executing innovative educational projects that foster environmental awareness and promote responsible water use practices.
              3.<\/strong> Establishing strategic alliances with organizations, government entities, and civil society to strengthen our actions and maximize our impact.
              4.<\/strong> Advocating for policies and regulations that protect and restore our rivers and watersheds.
              5.<\/strong> We commit to working tirelessly to fulfill our mission and leave a legacy of clean and healthy rivers for future generations. Join us on this exciting journey towards a future where our rivers flow clean and free, and where water is a safe and abundant resource for all.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Together we can make a difference!<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
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