{"id":247687,"date":"2025-08-26T12:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=247687"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:47:17","slug":"sandals-foundation-tropical-adventures-and-digicel-join-forces-for-barbuda-back-to-school-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/sandals-foundation-tropical-adventures-and-digicel-join-forces-for-barbuda-back-to-school-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandals Foundation, Tropical Adventures and Digicel Join Forces for Barbuda Back-to-School Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1339461483\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-3589970782\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY POWERS BARBUDA&#8217;S BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE: Sandals Foundation, Tropical Adventures, and Digicel Unite For Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the new academic year approaches, Barbudan students are poised to embark on their educational journey well-prepared and enthusiastic, thanks to the annual Back-to- School Community Outreach organized by the Sandals Foundation. <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-1610099904\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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\/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> This year\u2019s initiative saw a significant boost from crucial partnerships with Tropical Adventures Tours and Digicel Antigua, demonstrating a powerful display of community solidarity aimed at fostering educational success across the island.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2943142170\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual back-to-school drive stands as a cornerstone of the Sandals Foundation&#8217;s investment into educational advancement and youth empowerment across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> For the resilient community of Barbuda, this initiative extends beyond simply providing essential school supplies; it aims to foster a vital sense of hope for parents, as well as stability and continuity in preparing young minds not just for the classroom, but for a brighter future.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3541909071\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A pivotal element of this year&#8217;s outreach was the invaluable support from Tropical Adventures Tours and Digicel Antigua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Their contributions were instrumental, providing not only essential school supplies and backpacks but also ensuring crucial logistical support, including transportation.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2869211759\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"1000436969\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> The comprehensive packages distributed to students included raincoats, dental kits, and water bottles, ensuring children are well-equipped for various aspects of their daily school life.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1075859840\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Representatives from both Tropical Adventures Tours and Digicel Antigua teams were also present on the ground in Barbuda, actively participating in the distribution exercise allowing them to connect directly with the students and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to the broader significance of the partnership, Wenise Davis, CEO of Digicel Antigua, remarked on the transformative power of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDigicel is proud to partner with the Sandals Foundation on this Back-to-School Community Outreach in Barbuda,&#8221; Davis commented. &#8220;Education is the foundation for growth, empowerment, and lasting change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By equipping our students with the resources they need, we are not only helping them prepare for the classroom but also investing in the future of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Together, we are making a positive difference where it matters most \u2013 with our children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Ryan, General Manager of Tropical Adventures, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration and the direct impact on students. \u201cWe are indeed happy to have been a part of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>supporting the Sandals team as learning and development can only be facilitated when students have the necessary tools,\u201d Ryan stated. \u201cWe were happy to come on board to support this worthy cause, ensuring Barbudan children have the resources they need to thrive academically.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing the sentiments of gratitude, David Latchimy, General Manager at Sandals, expressed profound appreciation for the collaborative effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"247690\" 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696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tropical Adventures representative Jolie McDonald gifting backpack with school supplies to student in Barbuda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"247689\" src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:780\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BD2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:780\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BD2-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:228\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BD2-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:585\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BD2-scaled.jpg 768w, 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