The Fund was thrilled to contribute to BECOMING 2021, a concept put together by Directors Cleo Isaac, Catie Kohler, Allyson Trunzer to empower the young girls of Barbuda. Girls attended camp over a three week period and underwent intrapersonal and interpersonal development processes.
The campers learned about healthy eating, meditation, participated in art projects, dancing and carpentry lessons, received mentoring and empowerment skills, gave back to the community with a beach cleanup, and got some pampering with hair and makeup! The finale of the camp was a Summer Recital performed by the campers (program details shared below.)
The Directors reflected on the experience:
“Daily we could see their excitement, willingness and confidence growing. The girls participated in a showcase on Friday, presenting their work through the realms of theatre, dance, art, media and music. Laughter, tears and words were shared as the girls expressed their love and gratitude for the camp. This experience is truly something that they will never forget, and because of YOU, it was made possible. THANK YOU SO MUCH!”
Photos and video footage will be airing on the Barbuda Channel. We are grateful to the directors and all the volunteers that are nourishing Barbuda’s community.
BECOMING SUMMER RECITAL
July 30, 2021 I Abundant Life Ministries
Directors: Cleo Isaac, Catie Kohler, Allyson Trunzer
Peer Leaders: Danielle Daley, Shakira James, Zemelia Thompson
WELCOMING REMARKS
Ms. Cleo Issac
“NOTHING MORE” – Alternate Routes
Trinity Ashton, Je’Kyla John, Zara Walters, Kzon John Jules, Keandrae Lee, Xiomora Morris
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Clifton Francois
I AM…
Trinity Ashton, Eniecia Beazer, Shaziah Cephas, Danielle Daley, Shannay Gabbani, Cadelia Jacobs, Shakira James,
Je’Kyla John, K’Zon John Jules, Keandrae Lee, Jeniah Lewis, Lancia Lewis, Patrice Jeffrey, Azarah Nedd,
Riana Nedd, Reniah Nibbs, Xiomora Morris, Janiah Simon, Patrice Simon, Gregoryann Thomas, Zemelia Thompson,
Paris Walker, Janice Washington, Zara Walters, Makaida Whyte
“YOU GOTTA BE” – Des’ree
Trinity Ashton, Paris Walker, Zara Walters
MIRROR WORK
Danielle Daley, Kzon John Jules, Unique Simon
“TRY”—Colbie Calliat
Shannay Gabbani, Je’Kyla John, Keandrae Lee, Lancia Lewis, Xiomora Morris,
Reniah Nibbs, Unique Simon, Gregoryann Thomas
LETTER TO SELF
Shakira James
“PHENOMENAL WOMAN”—Maya Angelou
Shaziah Cephas, Shannay Gabbani, Cadelia Jacobs, Je’Kyla John, Kzon John Jules, Keandrae Lee, Jeniah Lewis, Lancia
Lewis, Xiomora Morris, Reniah Nibbs, Unique Simon, Gregoryann Thomas,
“OCEAN EYES”- Billie Eilish
Zemelia Thompson
“I WAS HERE” – Beyonce
Riana Nedd, Jeiniah Simon
INTERMISSION
STAND
Shaziah Cephas, Shannay Gabbani, Cadelia Jacobs, Je’Kyla John, K’Zon John Jules, Jeniah Lewis, Lancia Lewis,
Xiomora Morris, Reniah Nibbs, Gregoryann Thomas
“RISE UP” – Andra Day
Azarah Nedd, Patrice Simon, Janice Washington, Makaida Whyte
REFLECTION IN ME
Trinity Ashton, Eniecia Beazer, Danielle Daley Patrice Jeffrey, Azarah Nedd, Riana Nedd, Janiah Simon ,Paris Walker,
Zemelia Thompson, Janice Washington, Zara Walters, Makaida Whyte
“THIS IS ME” –Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
Trinity Ashton, Eniecia Beazer, Shaziah Cephas, Danielle Daley, Shannay Gabbani, Cadelia Jacobs, Shakira James,
Je’Kyla John, K’Zon John Jules, Keandrae Lee, Jeniah Lewis, Lancia Lewis, Patrice Jeffrey, Azarah Nedd,
Riana Nedd, Reniah Nibbs, Xiomora Morris, Janiah Simon, Patrice Simon, Gregoryann Thomas, Zemelia Thompson,
Paris Walker, Janice Washington, Zara Walters, Makaida Whyte
CLOSING REMARKS
Cleo Isaac, Catie Kohler, Allyson Trunzer
We Hope You Enjoyed the Show!
The cast of BECOMING wish to extend a heart felt “Thank You” to our sponsors:
Coco Point Fund & Barbuda Ocean Club!
BECOMING acknowledges the generous community contributions from:
Mrs. Jenita Cuffy
Mr. & Mrs. Francois
Ms. Anne-Marie Gore
Ms. Adounisha Henry
Ms. Ella Hamilton
Ms. Paula Henry
Mr. McElroy Jeffrey
Mr. Nigel Joseph
Mr. Mark Kohler
Ms. Kelcina George & Mr. Oliver Trunzer
Mrs. Darlene Parker-Beazer
Mrs. Sharima Myers
Ms. Rishella Webber
Mrs. Sundara Punter
Ms. Sylvia Walker Nedd
We accomplished a lot in 2019. We rebuilt several teachers’ homes, supplied paint for 40+ homes, rebuilt the three bus stops on the island, and participated along with the Barbuda Ocean Club (BOC), the Jumby Bay Fund (JBF) and the Mill Reef Fund(MRF) in both installing a 100,000 gallon water storage tank and refurbishing the existing desalination plant on the island. We are hopeful that, for the first time in over 2 years, the people will have fresh, quality running water 24/7 before!
After having rebuilt the Nursery School and the Daycare Center in 2018, we partnered with Meteor Education in Florida to send two teacher trainers to the Nursery School for four days. We also sent new furniture, teaching materials, iPads, and much more so that we could start the process of 21st century “differentiated” learning in this school. The trainers also did an evaluation of the Holy Trinity middle school as we think about improving educational outcomes there as well! This initiative was a huge success!
Through our Scholarship Fund, we continue to support qualified students in attending universities in Antigua, the U.S., and around the world! With $38,000 in grants, we currently support 11 young men and women from Barbuda in furthering their post-secondary education. As more families return to Barbuda, we expect the demand for these scholarships to continue, if not grow!
As a board, we are still looking at many new projects. Our first focus will be to continue and expand our educational improvement plan. We are working to develop a five year plus plan (rolls out in stages) for grades 1-7. The cost of this initiative will be at least $1 million in total over the next five years. It will involve training 3x per year in each grade, new modem classroom design, furniture, technology and curriculum. We hope to get support from our other partners (JBF, MRF, BOC, and others). We believe that this initiative would bring lasting social and economic change for decades to come.
Our other big initiative is to participate with JPF, MRF and others in building 20-30 new, two-bedroom, hurricane proof homes in a new “subdivision” that will be built on higher ground near the high school. This initiative will cost around $2-3 million (approximately $100,000 per home). We hope to participate in the building of three to five homes. JBF has committed to building fifteen to twenty homes.
While life is certainly better than it was two years ago, it is nowhere near back to normal. Work is moving at a feverish pace at the 
Please consider a donation to the Coco Point Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to the Island and the people of Barbuda.
