Dominican Evangelical Church’s Contributions Highlighted by Codue in Press Release

The Dominican Council of Evangelical Unity (Codue) has emphasized the significant contributions of the Dominican Evangelical Church to the nation’s social fabric. Highlighting efforts in education, health, and human assistance, Codue representative Feliciano Lacen Custodio stated that these contributions have led to essential changes benefiting thousands of citizens. The church’s members, he noted, offer technical-professional knowledge and practices that serve the broader community.

Lacen Custodio described the work of Christian educators as serious, qualified, and valuable, emphasizing their commitment to values and citizenship. He stressed that these educators’ professional and personal competencies are not subject to questioning, despite some societal groups that demand rights without respecting others. The representative highlighted the incalculable impact of Christian institutions, particularly those engaged in social and spiritual service, with years of dedicated work across all communities.

Institutions such as Alfalit Dominicana, SSID, Compasión Internacional, and Visión Mundial have focused on child and adolescent protection, family values education, personality development, and human rights. These organizations, according to Lacen Custodio, have made substantial investments through their own efforts and donations, functioning as an operating arm of the state and contributing to the Gross Domestic Product.

The representative also noted the church’s contributions to the efficient administration of orphanages, rehabilitation centers for substance abuse, and clinics and hospitals. These efforts aim to promote, develop, and defend human dignity and the value of life. Codue’s president acknowledged the commendable work in human and religious education, including the training of teachers in public schools and the academic excellence of institutions like UNEV.

Codue has called for government oversight of the education budget, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the social and spiritual work of organizations such as the National Association of Colleges, Evangelicals, and the Association of Christian Colleges. The council views these contributions as vital to addressing the complex and profound moral deterioration it identifies in Dominican society.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)