Building peace communities in Dominican Republic

by Agencia Promotora de Iniciativas de Desarrollo (APID)
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic
Building peace communities in Dominican Republic

Project Report | Mar 9, 2026
From the Radio to the Community: Inspiring Peace

By Annette Tejada | Project Leader

Through our weekly radio program ConstruYOpazRD RADIO, broadcast on Radio Luz 93.7 FM, we continue creating a space for education, reflection, and dialogue that promotes a Culture of Peace in the Dominican Republic. Each broadcast connects values such as empathy, dignity, and nonviolent communication with everyday life, encouraging listeners to strengthen more compassionate relationships within their families, schools, and communities.

In recent months, our programs explored themes related to peace education, including mercy, human dignity, peace in the Bible, music that inspires peace, reflections during the Christmas season, devotion to the Virgin Mary, and the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Peace. These conversations invite listeners to reflect on how faith, ethical values, and daily actions can contribute to peaceful coexistence.

One particularly meaningful program featured María Consuelo Yunén, who shared reflections on the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and its relevance for building a culture of peace today. She spoke about Saint Francis as a model of humility, love for nature, and deep respect for all life, reminding listeners that true richness comes from compassion, simplicity, and harmony with others.

María Consuelo also emphasized that being instruments of peace begins with simple everyday actions—speaking kindly, sharing with those in need, and acting with empathy. Through conversations like these, ConstruYOpazRD RADIO continues reaching families, educators, and community members with messages that inspire reflection and action. Together with our supporters, we continue bringing the message of peace to more hearts and communities across the Dominican Republic.

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A través de nuestro programa semanal ConstruYOpazRD RADIO, transmitido por Radio Luz 93.7 FM, continuamos creando un espacio de educación, reflexión y diálogo que promueve una Cultura de Paz en la República Dominicana. Cada emisión conecta valores como la empatía, la dignidad y la comunicación no violenta con la vida cotidiana, animando a los oyentes a fortalecer relaciones más compasivas en sus familias, escuelas y comunidades.

En los últimos meses, nuestros programas abordaron diversos temas relacionados con la educación para la paz, entre ellos la misericordia, la dignidad humana, la paz en la Biblia, la música que inspira paz, reflexiones durante el tiempo de Navidad, la devoción a la Virgen María y el mensaje del Papa Francisco para la Jornada Mundial de la Paz. Estas conversaciones invitan a los oyentes a reflexionar sobre cómo la fe, los valores éticos y las acciones diarias pueden contribuir a una convivencia más pacífica.

Uno de los programas más significativos contó con la participación de María Consuelo Yunén, quien compartió reflexiones sobre el legado de San Francisco de Asís y su relevancia para la construcción de una cultura de paz en la actualidad. Destacó su ejemplo de humildad, amor por la naturaleza y profundo respeto por toda la vida, recordando que la verdadera riqueza nace de la compasión, la sencillez y la armonía con los demás.

María Consuelo también subrayó que ser instrumentos de paz comienza con gestos sencillos en la vida diaria: hablar con respeto, compartir con quienes lo necesitan y actuar con empatía. A través de conversaciones como estas, ConstruYOpazRD RADIO continúa llegando a familias, educadores y miembros de la comunidad con mensajes que inspiran reflexión y acción. Junto con nuestros donantes y aliados, seguimos llevando el mensaje de paz a más corazones y comunidades en la República Dominicana.

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Location: Santiago - Dominican Republic
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