I am a Dominican young professional interested in human rights, development economics, youth development programs and business for social impact. I am 25 years old. I love camping, hiking, poetry, music and dancing. I have a great passion for volunteer work. Thus, I work as a volunteer in some ONGs. As a gay man, I am an activist for the LGBT+ rights through my work at the Youth Advisory Panel of the United Nations in Santo Domingo. In addition, I participate at TECHO, an organization that looks to overcome poverty in slums. Also, I am an aisecer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a volunteer host of foreign interns in my country, I have come to realize that living with the locals is the best way to learn about a country's culture. Also, this platform allows me to develop lifelong relationships with people from all over the world.

Interests

• poetry
• lgbt rights
• running
• reading
• volunteer work
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• history
• volunteering
• beaches
• nature
• dance
• africa
• latinoamerica
• gayfriendly
• caribbean
• aiesec
• gays

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Joaquin Sabina, Lana del Rey, Silvio Rodriguez, Miriam Makeba, Florence and the Machine, Rhye, Vicente Garcia, Xiomara Fortuna, Natalia Lafourcade, Cesaria Evora, Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Aterciopelados, Mon Lafarte, Caloncho, Monsieur Perine, Carlos Sadness, OUM, Lykke Li, Aurora, Benjamin Clementine, IBEYI, Bomba Estereo, Pabllo Vittar, Stromae, Buena Vista Social Club, Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos... Movies: October sky, Moana, Coco, Out of Africa, In Time. Books: Oscar Wilde, Isabel Allende, Paulo Coelho, Mario Vargas Llosa, Junot Diaz, Rita Indiana.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have built emergency houses for people living in slums.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some salsa, bachata and merengue moves. Also, I can teach you some Spanish, French or English. And for those who love cooking, I can share some Dominican recipes.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Haiti, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic