It was explained that the “Superate Disability Fund” has 5,359 beneficiaries and a subsidy amount in 2024 of RD$21,700 pesos per month
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reported this Monday that the government’s social programs through Supérate managed to make 142,292 Dominicans economically independent.
These statements were offered by the president during LA Semanal con la Prensa, held in the Las Cariátides room of the National Palace and where the topic “Overcoming Barriers” was discussed.
Strengthening and expanding social protection
Similarly, he explained that 1,496,618 families receive the Aliméntate Bonus, which went from RD$825 to RD$1,650 per month.
Likewise, 1,340,672 households receive Bonogas Hogar, with an increase from RD$228 to RD$470 per month.
He also mentioned that more than 500 thousand low-income families receive Bonoluz, which went from RD$692 to RD$1,450 per month.
Other programs
When referring to other government programs, he mentioned the “Aprende” program, where there are 73,108 beneficiaries and the amount per subsidy in 2024 is between RD$300 and RD$1,200 pesos bi-monthly.
The “Avanza” program with 121,397 beneficiaries with a subsidy amount in 2024 between RD$400 and RD$1,400 pesos bi-monthly.
The “Superate Disability Fund” has 5,359 beneficiaries and a subsidy amount in 2024 of RD$21,700 pesos per month.
Communities of Care Program
Together with the United Nations system, a pilot plan for the Communities of Care program was launched in Azua and Santo Domingo Este, and subsequently the national care system was gradually built throughout the country, which has more than a thousand people trained to provide the necessary care and who receive economic compensation of RD$ 21,500 per month, health insurance and occupational risks.
It also won second place in the social category of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Awards – 2024.
Surpassed beneficiaries
To date, 142,292 users have already been disaffiliated after having achieved economic self-sufficiency.
Expansion of programs
The last aspect addressed was the expansion of technical-vocational training programs, for which the Supérate Gastronomic Improvement Center (CSGS) in Boca Chica, the Supérate Community Improvement Center (CSCS) in Básima, Villa Altagracia, and the Supérate Community Improvement Center (CSCS) – Capotillo were enabled.
Through these, more than 240 thousand technical-vocational training courses and training actions have been completed throughout the country in the last four years.
These will be joined by two new centers, the Community Development Center (CSC) of the Yaque School in Santiago and the Gastronomic Development Center in Barahona, with a projection of more than 100 thousand training courses in different areas during 2025. In addition, three other Community Development centers are being built in Los Ríos – Bahoruco, Pedernales and Los Alcarrizos.
