Hands Across the Sea has assisted the Vieux-fort Infant School in Saint Lucia through the donation of new and relevant reading resources. The resources donated are currently being used in the school's library which was badly in need of an injection of new materials. I applaud this organization for this wonderful gesture especially as I see first hand the benefits to the children. They are excited about the new materials and they always seem eager to visit the library. In a nutshell, they are READING! Before this was not the case. With their continued support, I know the children at the Vieux-Fort Infant School will improve in their literacy skills. Thanks so much Hands Across the Sea, without you these children would not have ready access to great reading materials!
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“I believe something magical can happen when you read a good book.”J. K. RowlingThe students, staff, parents, and the community are grateful to Hands Across the Sea for bringing magic into the lives of our students through books. The books quickly attracted the
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Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Libraries, Literacy, Remedial Reading & Encouragement
Mission: Hands Across the Sea is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to raising the literacy levels of Caribbean children through transformative school and community library programs.
Results: As of the 2020 school year, Hands has reached over 140,000 children on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines with over half-a-million new books, mentorship programs and literacy initiatives. Hands has helped create or rejuvenate over 873 school and 50 community libraries and is focused on long-term sustainability of libraries and instilling a love of reading in children’s and families’ lives.
Target demographics: children read
Direct beneficiaries per year: 45,000+ students at 800+ schools
Geographic areas served: Eastern Caribbean
Programs: Hands Across the Sea's Caribbean Literacy and School Support (CLASS) Program and Preschool Program put children's literacy front and center. Our literacy experts work directly with students, educators, and school administrators to deliver literacy initiatives and reading programs that are changing the lives of thousands of children each year. Because of Hands Across the Sea's commitment, over 167,000 children have grown up with access to new, culturally appropriate, relevant books. Local Program Officers are from the communities where they are working - not only are they trusted experts in the community, but they understand how to mobilize and connect services that meet people where they are and make transformation happen.