Hi everyone, my name is Ashley Foty, and I am a Senior here at Olivet Nazarene University!! I am a Kinesiology major currently on track to become a physical therapist. This year I have the opportunity to return to the Dominican Republic for the second year in a row.
This is such an amazing opportunity because I get to learn from the culture and people in the DR. Last year, we got the chance to help in different construction projects around different cities, teach English to kids in schools, and work at a medical clinic. I feel so blessed to be able to go back to a country that has made such a large impact on my life. I have learned so much from the community in the Dominican and grown a tremendous amount since meeting the people there. I have always had a heart for missions, but I have found a love for the Dominican Republic like no other! We partner with an organization named GO ministries who have developed a ministry in the Dominican to help communities around the country. Not only am I excited to have the chance to work alongside the amazing people in the GO ministries, but I am excited to go back and see the amazing work that has been done since being there last.
The Dominican people and country have a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to be able to experience all over again. This is a super exciting experience and since I am only a college student, I need your help in prayer and raising funds in order to do this! Anything helps and is so greatly appreciated :) Thank you all so very much for all your support last year and this year I could not have done this without you!! I can't wait to see all the things God is going to use my team and I for!
We will be interacting with the community of the Dominican Republic through a medical clinic, construction involvement through the church, playing sports with the kids, working in a school with local children, and spending time with locals.