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Looking for ways to get
involved in your community?
Volunteering for a cause that you are passionate about can be a very fulfilling act,
that has the potential to touch many a life. This list is by no means exhaustive, but
it is varied enough to get you started if you’re interested in becoming more socially
conscious! Read on to discover the charity or cause that is just right for you!
Action For Justice
https://www.facebook.com/
ActionForJusticeBarbados/
A Christian based charity; Action for
Justice uses community empowerment
to address social injustice and reduce
poverty. The charity contributes to
improving the quality of life for children,
youth and other target groups.
Barbados Council for the
Disabled
http://barbadosdisabled.org.bb/
The Barbados Council for the Disabled
was established in 1976 and advocates on
behalf of persons with various disabilities
from all walks of life. The council
provides accessible transportation, braille
translations, sign language interpreters,
beach wheelchairs, and much more.
They also conduct property assessment
with the aim of creating a barrier-free
environment and host educational sessions
to create a more inclusive Barbados.
Cancer Support Services
http://css.org.bb/about/
Cancer Support Services was founded in
1996, primarily to assist cancer patients
and their families. The charity provides
a haven for patients and their families.
Duke of Edinburgh
International Award I Am A Girl Barbados
The Award was introduced in Barbados in
1963, through the Council for Voluntary
Social Services. The Award provides young
people with skills and experiences that
are consistently recognised by employers
and educational institutions worldwide. I Am a Girl Barbados, was officially
launched in October 2014 and was
created to support young “at risk” girls.
The charity seeks to empower these girls
throughout their overall growth into
adulthood with guidance and support.
The charity provides support in the
development of skills, social responsibility,
career and fellowship necessary to create
positive change for the young women,
their families and the wider communities.
http://www.intaward.org/barbados
Fresh Milk Barbados
https://freshmilkbarbados.com/about/
Fresh Milk is a charity dedicated to the
Arts in Barbados. It facilitates residencies
and programmes that provide Caribbean
artists with opportunities for
development, and aims to foster a
thriving art community.
Hope Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/hopefoundationbb/
This charity was founded in May 1991
as an umbrella organisation for chronic
illnesses not covered by existing support
groups within Barbados. The Hope
Foundation creates awareness about
sickle cell, lupus and arthritis, and its
primary objective is to bring hope to the
chronically ill, their families and friends.
https://www.facebook.com/
IAMAGIRLBARBADOS/
Living Water Community
https://www.facebook.com/LWCBB/
The Living Water Community is a charitable
organisation involved in providing social
and pastoral ministries to those in need.
Living Water partners with corporate
offices and provides collection barrels for
toiletries, clothing and food donations.
Myeloma Lymphoma and
Leukaemia Foundation of
Barbados
http://www.bloodcancers.org/
The charity provides a support network
for sufferers of blood related cancers
(Myeloma, Lymphoma, Leukaemia
and other blood-related disorders) and
their families. The charity lobbies on
behalf of persons with these cancers
and educates the public about them.