The Lookout Bequia
Accommodation
Supporting 8 projects below
Project Description
Rise Up Bequia is an independent non-profit initiative working for the public interest of the citizens of Bequia, focusing on building and strengthening core ideas and practices of sustainable community development, education, agency and outreach.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, *College-Ruled Paper, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, *Erasers, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, *Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, *Pens, Protractors, *Rulers, Solar Calculators, and *Wide-Ruled Paper
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams and Scrabble
Project Description
The Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs is a privately funded, not for profit, institution administered by a local Board of Directors and is reliant on donations and fundraising in order to offer the students a wonderful learning environment. The Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs provides a nurturing and learning environment for 30 students living in Bequia from the ages 5 through 20 years old. These children exhibit learning issues caused by a variety of physical, behavioral or mental challenges.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, College-Ruled Paper, Colored Construction Paper, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pens, *Refillable White Board Markers, Rulers, Solar Calculators, and Wide-Ruled Paper
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Basic Science, Math, and Word
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body and Science
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, *Fabric Paint, *Markers, Sewing Needles, Thread, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges (HP 21 and HP 22) and USB Cables
Educational Games/Toys:
Age Appropriate Board Games and Puzzles
Music Instruments:
Cymbals, Maracas, Tambourines, and Triangles
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, and Soccer Balls
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids and Large and Diapers (Large or Extra Large)
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Printer Paper, Rulers, Scissors, Solar Calculators, and Staplers
Gardening:
Gardening Gloves, Hand Fork, Small Pruning Shears, Spades, and Trowel
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Deodorant, and Toothbrushes
Kitchen Items:
Baking Dishes, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery Sets, Food Storage, Ovenware, Pans, Pots, and Tableware
Household Items:
Bath Towels, Beach Towels, Bedding, Blankets, Linens, Mosquito Nets
Children’s Toys:
Play-dough, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals
Books:
(English) Educational Books, Fiction Books, Language Books for Adults and Children, and Non-Fiction Books
Clothing:
Activewear, Adult and Children’s Clothing for Tropical Weather, Bags, Beachwear, Footwear, Hats, Jewelry, Nightwear, Sportswear, Swimwear, and Wallets
Project Description
Glen’s pre-school, established in 1998, is a community facility providing a creche and activity center for 45 young boys and girls living in Bequia. The preschool helps the children, from ages 6 months through 4 years old, to socialize, play together, and enhance their development and learning in preparation for joining general education.
Project Needs
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Craft Eyes, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Elmer’s Glue, Fabric Paints, Non-toxic Finger Paints, Play Dough, Paint Brushes, and Stickers
Computer Hardware/Software:
Printer Cartridges (HP Printer Ink 61)
Educational Games/Toys:
Puzzles, Small Cars, and New and Gently Loved Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Tambourines and Triangles
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids, First Aid Kit, and Latex Gloves
Office Supplies:
Automatic Stapler, Double Sided Tape, Markers, Masking Tape, Pencils, Pens, Permanent Sharpie Markers, Printer Paper, Rulers, Scissors, Stapler, and Scotch Tape
Kitchen:
Plastic Serving Bowls, Cups, and Plates
Project Description
The Bequia Animal Protection Alliance (BAPA) is a non-profit organisation, that has been created in response to the growing number of stray dogs in Bequia. They are dedicated to preventing cruelty and replacing it with kindness to all animals. They provide medical care to animals in need and subsidising veterinary care to low income families.
Project Needs
General Medical:
Gauze
Surgical:
Crepe Bandages and Dressings
Animal Food:
Dog Food
Linens:
*Bathing Towels and *Swimming Towels (Old Towels are Accepted)
Animal Supplies:
Blankets, Brushes and Combs, Collars, Dog Carriers (All Sizes), Dog Crates (All Sizes), Flea Shampoo, Food and Water Bowls, Frontline, Grooming Tools, Heartgard Dewormer, Leashes, *Mange Treatment for Dogs, Pet Bedding, Pet Shampoo and Conditioners, *Single Dose Worming Tablets, and *Tick and Flea Treatments for Dogs
Project Description
Friends of Bequia Hospital was set up in 2013 to improve medical care on Bequia and supports the 3 medical facilities in Bequia: Bequia Hospital, Port Elizabeth Clinic, and Paget Farm Clinic. FOBH is administered by local Trustees and is reliant on donations of supplies and fundraising.
Project Needs
General Medical:
*Ace Bandages, Alcohol Swabs/Wipes, *Band-Aids, *Disposable Gloves, First Aid Kits, Gauze, Respiratory Masks, Small Scissors, and Tweezers
Surgical:
Dressings, Surgical Gloves, and Swabs
Syringes:
5 ml Syringes, 10 ml Syringes, and 20 ml Syringes
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Plastic Gloves, *Maternity Pads, and *Sanitary Napkins
Medications:
Alcohol Gel and Antibacterial Ointment
Linens:
*Bed Linens, *Hospital Patient Gowns, *Pillows, and *Towels
Office Supplies:
Pencils and Pens
Project Description
Bequia Reading Club was set up by Miss Cheryl Johnson, a former teacher, turned restaurant owner to help young people with their literacy. Local and visiting children of all ages gather every Saturday afternoon at The Fig Tree restaurant to read books with adult volunteers. Cheryl creates a great motivational learning environment, ensuring that each child participates, feeds back what they have read and gains from the experience. Each child can also choose a book at the end of each session to take home with them. Volunteers at the reading club are also very welcome and it is a hugely rewarding experience.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Markers, and Pens
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet and Word
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books and *Fantasy books for ages 10+
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Connect Four, Scrabble, and Puzzles
Project Description
The Learning Center was established in 2012 by The Grenadines Initiative, which is a non-profit, non-denominational charity dedicated to providing social, educational, and medical assistance to individuals and charitable organizations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, and Wide-Ruled Paper
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books and Language/Grammar/Math Textbooks
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Office Supplies:
Markers
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