Photos: FAO/Giuseppe Bizzarri

Dominican Republic: The story of Ana Ferraras

Dominican Diary

A widow in an impoverished region of the Dominican Republic describes her daily struggle to provide for her family, and her involvement in a TeleFood project that has mobilized a group of determined local women.

My name is Ana Nelida Herasme Ferreras but everyone calls me Neli. I live in the village of El Estero in southwest Dominican Republic, near the Haitian border. The area is arid and less developed compared with other parts of the country.

I am 48 years old and a teacher in the primary school in the nearby town of Galván. In addition, I take care of my children and am the leader of a women's cooperative. For me, the most important thing in life is my work, my family and my community.

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