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About Us

Washington, D.C. skyline near the Federation headquarters
About Us

A Federation United by Purpose

The Dominican Federation of Chambers and Organizations Abroad is the first international entity strategically designed to coordinate, strengthen, and invigorate the global network of chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business organizations within the Dominican diaspora. Through a comprehensive collaborative ecosystem, our federation drives the growth of Dominican-led businesses abroad, fosters bilateral trade, facilitates the attraction of investment to the Dominican Republic, and promotes business excellence through training programs, institutional strengthening, and trade association representation.

We have two fundamental goals: first, to serve as a voice for the business and professional sectors, translating our members’ shared ideas into concrete initiatives; second, to optimize the effectiveness of specific products or service categories to generate value for both the organization and all its members.

Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To strengthen the economic and institutional ties between Dominican chambers, organizations and businesses abroad and the Dominican Republic, fostering trade, investment and community development.

Our Vision

A global Dominican community that is united, prosperous and influential, recognized as the key bridge between the diaspora and the Dominican Republic.

Our Values

Unity

We act as one voice for Dominican communities abroad.

Integrity

We operate with transparency and institutional professionalism.

Growth

We create opportunities for trade, investment and entrepreneurship.

Community

We place people and their communities at the center of everything we do.

Leadership

Board of Directors

The Federation's leadership team. [PENDING: replace with the official board members and photos]

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Pedro Diaz Bellester
President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
Our Impact

The Case for Support

The Dominican diaspora’s economy is an extraordinary phenomenon — measured in millions of people, billions of dollars, and generations of sacrifice and ambition. The data speaks for itself:

+2M
Dominicans in the United States
$10.8 B
Remittances sent to D.R. in 2024 — record.
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Unified institutional voice in D.C. — until now.
Expected Impact

Expected Impact

The investment from the Founding Donors will result in concrete and measurable milestones. Below is the impact plan for the first three years of operation:

Year 1 · 2026–27

Basic Infrastructure

  • Establish a comprehensive legal, governance, and operational framework.
  • Enroll 25+ member chambers.
  • Launch the first Annual Summit.
  • Establish a physical presence in Washington, D.C.
Year 2 · 2027–28

Public Policy Engagement

  • Present formal public policy positions on the economic priorities of the Dominican diaspora.
  • Convene the first bilateral trade delegation.
  • Grow to 50+ active member organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
Year 3 · 2028–29

Recognized Institutional Voice

  • Consolidate the Dominican business community’s recognized institutional voice in Washington, D.C.
  • Launch scholarship programs and a business accelerator for Dominican entrepreneurs.
  • Establish partnerships with key federal agencies.