Committed to Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma
On September 6, 2017 Hurricane Irma caused catastrophic damage when it made landfall on Barbuda as a Category 5 storm, destroying almost 95% of the structures and vehicles on the island. Initial estimates showed that at least 60% of the island’s residents were homeless because of the disaster. As communications were down, electricity and water out of commission, and a near total loss of housing, all the people were evacuated to Antigua.
The Coco Point Fund is focused on the mammoth task of helping people of Barbuda return to their island, homes and schools to begin re-establishing their lives.
New Shoes for the Basketball Team
It’s always inspiring to see former Coco Point guests jump into action! Samantha is a basketball coach on Barbuda. She…
Battling the Water Shortage on Barbuda
Imagine having to plan your shower or the cooking of your meals around when you may have running water. How…
Congrats to Crystal on Graduating from Caribbean Nazarene College!
The Board was thrilled to receive the follow letter from Crystal Hopkins this week. Crystal received a scholarship from the…
More Freshly Painted Homes from the House Painting Initiative
The Coco Point Fund initiated an island wide painting initiative last year and freshly painted homes are rolling in! These…
Teach Trainer at the PreSchool
Teacher trainers arrived on the island this week from the US. We were thrilled to have them consulting for a…
Daycare Center Completed
As word spread of our work on the preschool, the Coco Point Fund became more coordinated with all the other…
First Reveal in House Painting Initiative
In partnership with the Jumby Bay Fund and Mill Reef Fund, The Coco Point Fund initiated an island wide painting…
Daycare Center Close to Finished
So much work has gone into this restoration but we are at the finish line!
2018 Year End Update
Dear Friends of the Coco Point Fund, We know many of you would like an update on how things are…
William Cody Preschool Complete
Rebuilding the preschool was the fund’s first construction project. In order to attract back Barbudan families, who had been displaced…
Spring Update 2018
Dear Friends of The Coco Point Fund: We want to update you on the state of Barbuda and the work…