De Lo Mio, a term of endearment in local slang that loosely translates to 'One of Mine,' is a
non-profit organization dedicated to assisting underprivileged children in the Dominican
Republic. Established in 2018 by co-founders Rafael Beltre and Ana Diaz, the organization
provides essential living supplies and educational resources to these children.
Beltre, a first-generation immigrant of Dominican descent, felt a personal call to action to
improve the lives of children in his home country, a region with one of the lowest-performing
educational systems worldwide. In the Dominican Republic, teachers often lack basic teaching
resources, classrooms are overcrowded, and children are frequently compelled to work after
completing less than 60% of their primary education.
Through De Lo Mio, Beltre and Diaz have committed themselves to remedying these circumstances.
The organization is actively involved in efforts aimed at improving the overall quality of the
education received by young boys and girls, teenagers, and vulnerable street children. By
ensuring these children have access to a better education, De Lo Mio hopes to secure their
future and empower them to make sound life decisions.
Although De Lo Mio was officially founded in 2018, Beltre and Diaz have been involved in similar
philanthropic endeavors since 2011. They've worked tirelessly to respond to the needs of the
impoverished, always without any personal gain. De Lo Mio symbolizes their continued commitment
to this vital cause."
