News & PR
A Partnership in Care: Emory University and OEF
Meet the latest cohort of fourteen student nurses and two faculty members to visit and volunteer from Emory University.For nearly two decades, OEF has been proud to partner with Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in fostering a collaborative...
Harvest Haven: Celebrating 13 Years of Transformational Change
Talented local artist, Latoya Rankine, wows the crowd with her impressive Fire Dancing Skills.Enjoy some of the exciting highlights of Harvest Haven 2025.Since our launch thirteen years ago on Earth Day (April 22nd), OEF has been a driving force for sustainable...
CTI Graduates Another 84 Bright & Promising Local Students
This summer, honeybees aren’t the only things zipping through the air; so are graduation caps! As we approach the mid-year mark, we are proud to announce that eighty-four bright and hopeful students from Eleuthera have completed courses and graduated from The Centre...
Investing in the Future Through Sustainable Agriculture & Youth
Lead CTI farmer, Jade Sands, guides the Preston H. Albury High School students on how to appropriately space and plant the young lettuce plants.OEF and CTI are supporting the Preston H. Albury (PHA) High School in cultivating a transformative agri-educational...
OEF’s Learn-to-Swim Summer Program Is Back
The summer season is upon us, and with it will come rising temperatures, record-challenging heat waves, and the usual uptick in load-shedding exercises by the local power company. To escape the heat, people will flock to our beaches, inland blue holes, and waterways...
A Message From The President and CEO
Dear Friends, As we wrap up the celebrations commemorating our 13th anniversary and approach our fiscal year end on June 30th, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for how far we have come together. What began as a vision to transform Eleuthera through...
US Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly Furnish visits Eleuthera
OEF in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy-Nassau, hosted a special reception to launch the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program in Eleuthera. Held under the theme “Growing Businesses, Brewing Opportunities,” the Bahamian Bush Tea-themed Cocktail Party...
How Are We Preparing Our Students for the Workforce?
By: Cordero Johnson The transition from education to the workforce is a critical juncture for students, necessitating a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional academic instruction. As the work landscape evolves, driven by technological advancements and...