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.
