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Dear Reader,
Where
are we now—six years after the worst storm of our lives? A quick glance
at social media memories can still bring back the time-stamped trauma
of those days, filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Yet even in the
midst of that difficult time, there were glimmers of hope: helping hands
from outside, updates on the safety of loved ones, and encouragement
from you—our members and partners. Your support carried us through those
dark days, and for that we remain eternally grateful.
With
your help, we not only survived the disaster, but found a new
trajectory for success—allowing us to support our community and continue
the work we are known for. Since Dorian, we have rebuilt from the
ground up, embarking on a $2.2 million capital project to construct the
Learning Centre. This facility now supports not only our operations, but
also serves as a hub for three other organizations. Our staff has grown
from five to seven, and together we’ve expanded programs and spaces
that strengthen community ties, raise environmental awareness, and
inspire environmental stewardship.
We’ve
learned to adapt and built resiliency into our operations through
renewable energy systems, infrastructure redundancy, and the creation of
a disaster response command centre in partnership with the Abaco
Emergency Response Unit. We continue to seek partnerships that expand
our capacity and create opportunities for conservation and education
throughout Abaco.
So
where are we going? We are working to increase meaningful interactions
with local students and their communities, strengthen support for
sustainable development and natural resource management, and encourage
livelihoods that sustain both Bahamian people and the environment. This
journey is only possible with you. Your continued support—whether
through membership, donations, or simply sharing our mission—ensures we
can keep building a stronger, more resilient Abaco for the future.
Together, we can carry forward the lessons of the past six years and
turn them into lasting progress for our community and environment.
Olivia Patterson Maura
Executive Director | 
