St Barthélemy / Charity Support
St Barths is a very wealthy island and charity funds raised by the St Barthians themselves tend to be sent off island, to places in greater need. To Haiti, for instance, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, which also has a historic French connection, and recently to nearby Montserrat, which has been devastated by the eruption of its volcano. For this reason Definitive Caribbean’s charity support has chosen to highlight the work of Safe Haven on the nearby island of St Maarten.
Safe Haven is a non-profit organisation in St Maarten that provides free shelter and support to women who have suffered domestic violence. The Haven is able to offer housing for up to 24 victims and their children on a short term basis and to give them professional counselling and other support. In addition Safe Haven has been working through education across the island to prevent violence in the home.
How to Donate...
Safe Haven, PO Box 636, Philipsburg, St Maarten
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