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 “Always remember, you have within you   the strength, the patience and the passion   to reach for the stars to change the   world." 
 
Harriet Tubman  

OUR MISSION

The Be Foundation (TBF) is a globally-connected, community-based organisation centred on Barbuda. TBF works to restore and empower the community, strengthen services to meet the needs of Barbudans, build networks of opportunity, and transform lives.

MEET OUR TRUSTEES

Our Trustees are changemakers who embody the foundation’s vision and operate collaboratively to lead The Be Foundation’s efforts and activities.

 

With backgrounds in project management, food security, farming and agriculture, healthcare, social services, education, community mobilization and community empowerment, digital information technology, marketing, financial transparency and economic accountability, and legal affairs, TBF is collective of Barbudans lending their efforts to advance sustainable social change.

 

Our Trustees align the necessary support to build and strengthen community-based initiatives.

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Working with committed partners and volunteers, our Trustees:

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Empower the voices of Barbudans to advocate for social change.

 

Identify opportunities for community involvement and community development.

 

Engage organisations, community leaders, and citizens to ensure authentic participation and shared decision-making.

 

Fundraise and mobilise resources.

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CO-FOUNDER + TRUSTEE

Jenita is Barbudan born, and at a young age, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare....

Jenita Cuffy

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TRUSTEE

Gale is a proud Barbudan by birth and resides on the island, where she is currently the Deputy Head of Finance....

Gale Beazer

O. Shari Cannegieter

TRUSTEE

Shari is of Barbudan descendant who grew up on the island and now lives in Antigua. She is a Society for Human....

O. Shari L. Cannegieter

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TRUSTEE

Sandy is a Barbudan residing in Canada, committed to empowering and uplifting the Barbudan community both at...

Sandy Punter

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NEW TRUSTEE

Are you interested in becoming a TBF Trustee? Click below to send us an email to express an interest! 

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CO-FOUNDER + TRUSTEE 

Annette is a digital marketing consultant and strategist by profession, she is immensely proud of her Barbudan...

Annette Henry

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TRUSTEE

Barbudan-born Diann has been an activist for social change for most of her life. Her work has focused on worker...

Diann Beazer - Jeffers

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TRUSTEE

Barbudan-born Anessa is currently the Secretary of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry Department for the Barbuda...

Anessa Hopkins

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TRUSTEE

Kenroy Teague is a former Senior Pastor at First Wesleyan Church of Brooklyn who has pastored across the Caribbe... 

Kenroy Teaque

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CO-FOUNDER + TRUSTEE

Tamara is a social justice advocate, based in Toronto. Her work has focused on advancing human rights and gen...

Tamara Huggins

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TRUSTEE

Based in Barbuda, Dwight has worked as an Accountant for the Barbuda Council for over two decades... 

Dwight Benjamin

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TRUSTEE

Growing up in Barbuda, Tulip was always passionate about education and its power; she studied at Antigua State...

Tulip Nicholas

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DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN

Born and raised in Barbuda, Mosaiah (Zion) is at the beginning of his professional journey and thus far... 

Mosaiah Williams 

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