Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean

by Beacon of Hope Cayman Foundation Ltd.
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Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean
Change lives through agriculture in the Caribbean

Summary

At Beacon Farms, recovering addicts are transforming both their lives and the land. Learning new skills and earning a living close to nature gives people a second chance at lasting sobriety after substance abuse. As a social enterprise with a dual mission, Beacon Farms is also driving innovation in agriculture: testing new crops, making new soil, recycling food waste and producing goods that strengthen food security in the Cayman Islands.

$50,000
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$49,875
remaining
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0
monthly donors
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Challenge

Rebuilding a life after drug or alcohol abuse is never easy, especially in a small community. A person in recovery can struggle to find a safe, sober work environment when their past is well known. Back in the community, familiar pressures and temptations can put recovery at risk. With substance abuse on the rise in Cayman, supporting the recovery journey is essential to tackling addiction and the wider social impact. Securing gainful employment which gives purpose and opportunities for growth

Solution

Beacon Farms gives Caymanians in recovery more than a job - it offers a fresh start. Through hands-on training and professional development in a range of jobs like propagation, agricultural production, machinery operation and retail, participants gain skills and confidence in a healing environment surrounded by peers who understand their journey. As a growing social enterprise, Beacon Farms is working towards financial self-sufficiency, but needs vital funds to sustain and expand this life-chang

Long-Term Impact

Providing a continuum of care for people in recovery uplifts not only the individual, but their families and the entire community. Beacon Farms is breaking the stigma around addiction while equipping Caymanians with transferable skills and increasing agricultural literacy. At the forefront of Cayman's farming renaissance, Beacon Farms is innovating to transform rocky land into fertile fields, boosting food security and proving that recovery can grow strong roots.. Pioneered in Grand Cayman, the

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Organization Information

Beacon of Hope Cayman Foundation Ltd.

Location: North Side, Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands
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Project Leader:
Susanna de Saram
North Side , Grand Cayman Cayman Islands
$125 raised of $50,000 goal
 
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