Providing life and hope to thosewhose voices are often ignored.
Dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in the Dominican Republic, Vida Mana focuses on supporting incarcerated individuals and vulnerable children. Through advocacy, education, and community support, we aim to bring hope and belonging to those too often overlooked.
From Vision to Impact
We envision Vida Mana as a beacon of solidarity, creating pathways of connection and hope while inspiring society to recognize and uplift those too often overlooked.
Building a Better Future
Amplify Voices
Create platforms for marginalized communities to be seen, heard, and valued.
Provide Support
Deliver essential resources that address immediate needs while restoring dignity.
Build Bridges
Connect those who need support with those who have the desire and means to help.
Foster Solidarity
Inspire empathy and collective action within the Dominican Republic and abroad.
Global Partnerships
Develop alliances with international institutions and individuals who share our mission.
Sustainable Growth
Build a transparent organization that encourages long-term engagement and trust.
Meet Yesica Lopez
Founder & CEO of Vida Mana
Yesica Lopez
Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and raised in New Jersey, she is a proud alumna of Rutgers University, where she double majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology.
She currently works as a Family Support Coordinator at a nonprofit organization, providing post-release services to recently arrived unaccompanied minors. Yesica is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration, furthering her commitment to public service and advocacy.
Through her professional work and her personal passion for amplifying marginalized voices, she created Vida Mana as a bridge of solidarity to uplift incarcerated women, vulnerable children, and overlooked communities in the Dominican Republic.
