FUMPLA Incorporates as Legally Registered Community Foundation

Fundación Los Platanitos, which was formed during the 2010 class project, was formally incorporated as a community-based association in July 2012. Students worked with the leadership of FUMPLA in 2010 to develop the administrative structure and goals of the organizations. FUMPLA set as its principal goal to address the solid waste problem in Los Platanitos in partnership with the City of Santo Domingo Norte and the non-governmental organization and project partner FUNDSAZURZA. Congratulations to Pedro Almonte, Jose Mercedes and Aquilino Cuevas for moving the organization forward!

Members of FUMPLA pose with Dr. Sletto during a fieldwork trip in 2012.
Members of FUMPLA pose with Dr. Sletto during a fieldwork trip in 2012.