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rápido
governments
to transform realities
ABOUT US
Entrena is a leading firm in social innovation and sustainable development, with more than four decades of experience connecting talent, contexts, and solutions to generate sustainable impact.
Impact
+
300k
People reached through our programs.
Partnerships
+
200
People impacted through programs.
Funding
US$
40M
Managed cooperation funds
Institucionalidad
+
120
Civil society organizations
Impact Pathways
Purpose-driven solutions that empower people, transform communities, and strengthen organizations.
Entrena Projects
Social innovation accelerator, strategic design, and partnerships for development.
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Edu Lab DR
Accelerated learning and context-responsive educational programs.
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Social Lab DR
Community engagement and corporate social responsibility programs.
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Invenio DR
Cultural exchanges, mobility, and volunteer programs.
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SINCE 1982
Building the Future
A journey through the milestones that have shaped Entrena’s growth and its lasting contribution to social and educational development.
Entrena Timeline
Entrena through the years
1982

1982

Foundation

Entrena began operations after being selected to train Peace Corps volunteers in the Dominican Republic, becoming the first local organization in Latin America to provide these services.

1991

1991

Strengthening the Social Sector (1991–2001)

260 community-based organizations were supported through the implementation of 35 subprojects aimed at improving health conditions, access to water, and sustainable agriculture.

1994

1994

Entry into the Baseball Industry

Beginning of the strategic relationship with Major League Baseball (MLB) through the supervision of the Oakland A’s academy.

1998

1998

Global Operational Leadership

Entrena was selected by MLB headquarters to establish its operational base in the Dominican Republic, designing the first economic impact studies of the league in the country.

2003

2003

Introduction of the School Retention and Reintegration Program

Launch of an innovative educational model for school reintegration and the eradication of child labor. The model later expanded to six Latin American countries, including adaptations into indigenous languages such as Quechua and Miskito.

2006-2011

2006

Infrastructure Consulting and Volunteer Programs (2006–2011)

Monitoring the construction of elite academies for the San Diego Padres. At the same time, the firm’s reputation attracted international agencies such as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for volunteer training services.

2011-2013

2011

Inclusion and Entrepreneurship (2011–2013)

Collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to implement accelerated learning and entrepreneurship models for children and youth of Haitian descent in vulnerable communities.

2012-2022

2012

Crime and Violence Prevention Initiative (2012–2022)

Over a decade, Entrena led this US$32.3 million security network funded by USAID. The project impacted 145,000 youth, reducing gang involvement by 36.7% and school dropout rates from 18% to 3%.

2015-2018

2015

Social Innovation and Tourism (2015–2018)

Implementation of Baseball Cares, a partnership between USAID and MLB to combat school violence and promote inclusion. Simultaneously, the Impact Travel program was developed with Carnival Cruises, training local facilitators to manage social tourism in Puerto Plata.

2019-2021

2019

The Shift Toward the Social Lab (2019–2021)

Design of social investment programs for industrial leaders such as DIESCO/Polyplas (US$1.2M) and strategic socioeconomic studies for DP World Dominicana.

2022

2022

USAID Youth-Led Activity

Award of a US$15 million cooperative agreement with USAID to strengthen protection ecosystems in seven provinces, focusing on community resilience to crime.

2023

2023

Institutional Reform

Training National Police instructors in adult learning methodologies and technical execution of the early unions prevention program of Supérate, in partnership with UNICEF and KOICA, impacting 1,680 girls.

2024

2024

Road Safety and Sustainability

Launch of the Youth in Transit program, an initiative by Santo Domingo Motors and Motor Crédito focused on training students and teachers in road safety education.

Our Leadership & Experts

John Seibel

President

Saschia Seibel

Executive Director

Sobeya Seibel

R.R.H.H Manager

Fabiana Mateo

Financial Manager

Juan Peralta

Planning Manager

Altagracia Vargas

Social Lab DR Leader

Diana Peña

Edu Lab DR Leader

Noah Fraud

Invenio DR Leader