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TOUCH | PROOF MAGAZINE 42 Nature Fun Ranch Environmental Park http://www.naturefunranch.org Nature Fun Ranch is a youth and community group, which uses nature, fun, adventure and learning for holistic development. The group uses organic farming and permaculture to address land degradation within the Scotland District of Barbados and educate young people about the environment. Operation Triple Threat http://operationtriplethreat.com/ Operation Triple Threat is a develop- mental performing arts programme for students between the ages of 7 and 21. The organisation aims to offer an intensive programme for young performing artists, which allows them to excel and compete at internationally recognised standards. The charity fosters future arts practitioners and offers the Barbadian public the option of experiencing musical theatre entertainment on a regular basis. Precious Touch Foundation precioustouchfoundation.org/ Precious Touch Foundation Inc. is dedicated to granting ‘wishes’ to children between the ages of 2 and 16 years old who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions and children who are terminally ill. The RSPCA https://www.facebook.com/BarbadosRSPCA/ The Barbados RSPCA is a non-profit organisation to help all creatures great and small to find a forever home. The team at the RSPCA rescues and treats all kinds of animals and all kinds of wounds. They have some dedicated vets, caring staff and volunteers who love animals. The Substance Abuse Foundation http://thesafinc.com/support/ The Substance Abuse Foundation Inc. (SAF) was established in 1996 to fight the harmful impact of illicit drugs and alcohol on the shattered lives of citizens and their families in Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Verdun House and Marina House are residential treatment facilities of the SAF. Special Olympics Barbados http://www.specialolympicsbarbados.org/ Special Olympics Barbados empowers children and adults with intellectual disabilities, through its sports, outreach and health and wellness programmes. This sport-focused charity promotes the acceptance of persons with special needs and their inclusion in the larger society. Teen Challenge https://www.chnet.com/9664/teen-challenge- barbados.html Teen Challenge was started in 1995, and is a residential rehabilitation programme for substance abusers. Participants benefit from counselling, education about drugs, character-building exercises and the teaching of vocational skills. other ways you 1 can be charitable no money? give time! Lots of charities welcome volunteers and it is usually easy to sign up to give your time!