Fundraising For Individuals & Organizations Impacted by Marine Disasters
K1 Britannia Foundation announced two new apprenticeship programs to help secure jobs for Island youths.
Following Irma, it has been a challenge to secure jobs for our youths. There are relatively few jobs currently available on the island. The biggest job markets for youth are in construction and repairing of boats. To help address these needs, we have set up two apprenticeship programs.
For more information about K1 Britannia Foundation Apprenticeship Programs or to donate click here.
Sailors For Hope today announced a $26,000 grant earmarked for Adopt a Roof BVI from the BVI Immediate Relief Fund. This increases total funds raised to $31,000. The funds will be used to support continued relief and aid projects for the victims of hurricanes Irma and Maria in the BVI.
It has been a fantastic few weeks for the BVI and particularly the sailing community so here’s a round up of our recent activities…
On Saturday 24 March we organized a Sport Relief Sailing Mile at Nanny Cay raising $386 for the youth sailing programme. Much fun was had by the near 40 participants ranging from BVI Youth Team sailors, parents and several who took to the water for the very first time, including HE the Governor, Gus Jaspert who took an Opti out for a spin!
Continue reading “The Rebuild Continues for Youth Sailing in the BVI”
Project Promise is pleased to announce the launch of a month-long trauma intervention and life coach training initiative starting April 3, 2018 to help the St. Croix community deal with the psychological effects after Hurricane Maria.
Sailors For Hope and K1 Britannia Foundation have partnered to provide much needed support to the islands in the Caribbean ravaged by Hurricane Irma and Maria.
Adopt A Roof has been making steady progress since it was founded in October 2017 helping BVI relief efforts in the Caribbean. Here are the stories of six roofs rebuilt for Tortola residents impacted by the hurricanes of Fall 2017.
Continue reading “Adopt A Roof Installs 6th Roof in Tortola for BVI Hurricane Relief”
Sailors For Hope is delighted to welcome Project Promise as a partner organization.
