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Philanthropy from Below: Celebrating Bahamian Art, Culture, and Community|By: Dr. Kim Williams-Pulfer
Illuminating Grassroots Efforts When I wrote “Get Involved: Stories of Bahamian Civil Society,” my mission was to illuminate how grassroots efforts—"philanthropy from below"—shape communities and inspire enduring social change. I aimed to celebrate the unsung heroes...
Honoring Our Botanical Legacy: Rediscovering Ancestral Crops and Traditions | By: Selima Hauber
Summer temperatures have eased, and the days are getting shorter. Hurricane threats are lessening, and our beautiful waters are regaining their mesmerizing turquoise hue as algal blooms associated with summer heat dissipate. These occurrences can only mean one thing –...
A Fresh Start to Gardening: Tips for a Successful Vegetable Production Season | By: Selima Hauber
A Season of New Beginnings There’s something special about September that feels like new beginnings. The excitement of summer travel is still somewhat fresh, and the novelty of new purchases brought back has not worn off yet. Kids are eager to don new shoes and...
A Recipe for Non-Profit Good Governance? | By: Mario Smith
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Non-Profit Leaders Retreat hosted by One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) at The Retreat Hotel on Eleuthera and to participate in a panel discussion on “Critical Trends for Sector Acceleration.” This unique event included over...
Building the Future of the Third Sector: Reflections on One Eleuthera Foundation’s Leadership Retreat | By: Keyron Smith
A Milestone for the Nonprofit Sector This past month, the nonprofit sector witnessed a milestone event: One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted a nonprofit leadership retreat that brought together more than 15 nonprofit organizations and over 20 leaders from The...
The Power of Nonprofits | By: Lane Glaze
"So, What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" In the United States, and I am sure in The Bahamas as well, many children are asked this question early in their academic careers. When I was growing up, the answers were always more similar than not: a teacher, a doctor,...
Lessons from the Hive: What Bees Can Teach Us About Loyalty, Work Ethic, and Team Success | By: Yolanda Pawar
For me, the personal appeal of living and working on a family island has been the pristine beauty that permeates but also the refreshing, amplified energy you feel surrounded by and immersed in nature. With less disruption from human activity, urbanization, and...
OEF Donates Over $56K In Hurricane Disaster Relief Supplies and Equipment To Local Organizations and Agencies
The One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness on the island by donating trunks of essential disaster relief supplies valued at fifty-six thousand, five hundred and nine dollars to various organizations and...