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Executive Director Sharla Megilligan founded Makarios in the spring of 2004. Makarios, named using the ancient Greek word for “blessed,” is a faith-based organization that focuses on educational development in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Makarios’ initial projects provide improved educational opportunities in the Haitian villages, called bateyes, on the D.R.’s north coast. In addition to working in the bateyes, we support several existing educational programs targeting poor Dominicans in
Santiago, the D.R.'s second largest city.
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While helping to improve the educational opportunities of the youth, we also desire to point them to the loving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Luke 4:18). We have been called by God to minister to this forgotten people group, and we believe that one of the best ways that we can communicate the love of God is to address their physical needs (Prov. 31:9, James 2). However, while educational development is important, it will ultimately mean little if these children are not introduced to a
life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
After establishing a presence in the D.R., Makarios plans to expand its ministry to meet the educational needs of children in Haiti. In the future, we hope to help sponsor existing projects in other impoverished areas around the world.
Makarios Brochure Inside
Makarios Brochure Outside
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