Charter Yacht Society of the BVI
Yacht Charter Company
Pack for a Purpose does not condone visiting orphanages, as this can often lead to negative impacts on children. The accommodation or tour company working with the orphanage will deliver the supplies in a coordinated and respectful way so that the children can benefit from them. Your generosity is not diminished because you do not interact with the children.
Supporting 4 projects below
Project Description
The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a non-profit organization which offers, free of charge, after school and holiday programmes, for youth ages 8-16 yrs. Along with inspiring young people to pursue the kinds of learning and experiences that will help them become socially responsible friends, neighbours and citizens, they also offer support to families.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Pencils, Pencil Grips, and Pens
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books, Board Books, Noisy Books, and Touch-and-Feel Books
Educational Games/Toys:
Puzzles, Board Games, Card Games, Video Games (Sports Related for Nintendo or Sony Systems)
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Baseball Gear, Bike Helmets, Jump Ropes, Life Vests, Netball/Basketballs, Snorkeling Gear, Soccer Balls, Tennis Balls, and Volleyballs
Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives and Community Produced Projects:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Blu-Tack, Chenille Stems, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Craft Sticks, Foam Shapes, Glitter, Magnetic Tape, Modge Podge, Painting Canvases (Various Sizes), Pom-Poms, Sidewalk Chalk, Stickers, Watercolor Paint Brushes, Wikki Stix, and Velcro
Project Description
Family Support Network (FSN) BVI is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to aid individuals, couples and families affected by domestic violence.
Project Needs
Clothing/Shoes:
Children’s Socks and New Underwear
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Deodorant, Lotion, Multivitamin Tablets, Reusable Shopping Bags, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste
Project Description
PAW (Promoting Animal Welfare) is a not-for-profit organization established in February 2014 on Tortola, BVI by a group of animal lovers to help improve the living conditions for as many animals as possible within the BVI. Their current focus is on cats and dogs with the aim of improving the quality of their lives. Each animal that is selected for the program is tested for common diseases, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. This process therefore not only improves the animal’s individual health, it reduces the chances of spreading disease while humanely decreasing the Island’s stray population.
Project Needs
Animal Supplies:
Dog/Puppy Shampoo, Leads/Collars (New or Gently Used), Puppy Training Pads, and Soft Sided Dog Carriers (Airline Approved, size Large)
Project Description
Kids & the Sea Programme (KATS) is a non-profit organization that advocates water safety for kids. Courses offered are KATSWIM and KATSAIL. KATSWIM teaches children from ages 4 through 15 years old how to be water safe. Classes are affordable for all. No one is turned away!
Project Needs
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Goggles, Swim Caps, and Sinking Dive Sticks.
Initiatives
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