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    Sunset Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye

    Please note that you may be asked to pay duty on donations brought with you to Belize as you go through customs entering the country. If you are bringing donations for the Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) in San Pedro, on request, ACES will issue a letter confirming the donations you are bringing which can help (as donations to schools are generally exempt from duty), although still duty may be requested. Alternatively, you can purchase one or more of the wishlist items in Belize; in San Pedro there is a pet store and a variety store which carry some of the items on the lists. Please contact Barbara Smalley at info@Vacation-Rentals-Belize.com with any questions

    Project #1

    The Saga Humane Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, dedicated to preventing cruelty and replacing it with kindness to all animals. They provide medical care and shelter to animals in need and subsidizing veterinary care to low income families.

    The Saga Humane Society conducts ongoing spay/neuter and vaccination campaigns, animal adoption, and public education programs. They hope to build a permanent animal clinic/education center in Ambergris Caye, Belize.

    Project #2

    Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) is a privately run non-profit school serving 100+ students in San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye. ACES focuses on quality education by providing a low student to teacher ratio, interventions, remedial help and extracurricular activities.

    Initiatives Supported

    Animal Welfare Education
    All the needs are current as of March 1, 2021

    Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally.

    Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
    • Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
    • The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.

    Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.