The volunteer Agents at 100 mobilize this January 26 on the birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte, father of the Dominican Republic. Students from national educational centers will promote the Heart of Duarte emblem in a civic journey organized by the Ministry of Education (MINERD). This initiative aims to reinforce patriotic values among the youth, remembering Duarte’s independentist legacy, born in 1813 and leader of La Trinitaria.
National "Let’s Talk About Duarte" journey
The activity, called Let’s Talk About Duarte, will take place simultaneously across the country. The central act will occur in San Pedro de Macorís, led by Minister Luis Miguel De Camps. The volunteers will perform pedagogical activations, such as distributing materials in juvenile language about Duarte’s life and thought, who promoted Dominican independence in 1844 after years of struggle against Haitian occupation.
Heart of Duarte emblem fosters responsible citizenship
The Heart of Duarte emblem is part of the Moral, Civic, and Ethical Citizenship curriculum. It is part of the community service of Agents at 100, the Citizens at 100 strategy that promotes student leadership and ethical commitment. Historically, January 26 unites Dominicans in acts that evoke Duarte’s ideals: freedom, equality, and public order, according to his famous writings.
Digital challenges and community participation
To expand the reach, digital challenges #Let’sTalkAboutDuarte and #ViralMosaDuarte are launched on social media platforms. These invite more schools to join, interacting with authorities and communities. In 2025, similar programs from MINERD reached thousands of students, strengthening national identity in a context where Ministry surveys show that 70% of young people value civic engagement more after such events.
- Distribution of youth-adapted brochures about Duarte’s legacy.
- Dialogue spaces with local educational leaders.
- Focus on values such as patriotism and social responsibility.
This Heart of Duarte not only commemorates a date, but also forms active citizens. The volunteer Agents at 100 demonstrates how civic education unites generations around the Heart of Duarte, ensuring that the founding principles endure in modern Dominican Republic.
