Hands Across the Sea is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization
dedicated to bringing educational, healthcare & environmental
help to island communities in need
Nevis (Leeward Islands)
Students at the Nevis Special Education School, through the help of a talented teaching and administrative staff, are gaining the skills to deal with disabilities ranging from autism to mental retardation, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Hands Across the Sea's donors have provided LeapFrog learning tools, other tactile and manipulative learning items, and a TV and DVD on a rolling audio-visual cart. Keith Middle School 8th graders in New Bedford have adopted the school as part of a community service project. We have also collected eight boxes of K-2 new and used children's books for these students.
Dominica (Leeward Islands)
Hands sent resources to Newtown Primary School on the outskirts of the capital, Roseau, on the island of Dominica. The school serves 247 students in a struggling area. Funds from generous donors have provided the French teacher a shelf full of texts as well as language tools such as CDs, color posters, and learning games. We have also collected 10 boxes of new and used children's reading books to start a library at the school. And if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity on the beautiful island of Dominica, please click here to learn about the Irie Eco Third Annual International Summer Program!
Union Island (Windward Islands)
Union Island is part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. At the Stephanie Browne Primary School, one of the Principal's biggest challenges is encouraging young readers among the 300 students. We are grateful to Hands' supporters who collected a specific list of authors that young readers love, such as Dr. Seuss, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Reading. We shipped boxes of books to supplement their modest library. In addition, a generous donor provided a new printer/photocopier machine to handle printing and photocopying tasks for the teachers.