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Programme Areas
- Youth Development
- Community
Development
- Community Tourism
Awareness
- Corporate Social
Responsibility
- Micro-entrepreneurship
Programmes
The CTF's programmes
integrate tourism and communities in a meaningful and
practical way. We provide a vehicle for individuals and
communities to develop sustainable livelihoods.
Community Innovations Fund
The Community Innovations
Fund provides financial support to projects that benefit poor
persons in the areas of enterprise and skills training as well
as demonstrate practical ways in which communities can become
directly involved in the tourism industry. Click
here for guidelines and registration form.
Projects: 2004-2005
Giraudel/Eggleston Flower
Growers Group: this innovative project based
in Dominica features the Giraudel Flower Growers Group in
Giraudel and Eggleston. These group of horticulturalists
are creating a 2-acre Botanical Centre as a tourist attraction
and cruise ship stop point.
Supporting nature tourism in St. Lucia
Funding was provided to
enhance the visibility and marketability of the Des Barras
Turtle Watch Tour conducted by the community members of Des
Barras.
Community Craft Expo
November 2002-May 2003 Set up at Highland Adventure
Centre, this expo provided small craft persons needed access
to visitors at one of the island's popular tourist attractions. As a regular stop
on island tours for cruise passengers, Highland was an ideal
place for artisans to get the penetration they need into this
market.
Financial and Technical
Assistance to Community-Based Training Programmes
We have donated computers to
the Deacons Development Council to equip low-income people
with information technology skills. Assistance has also been
made available through the Community Innovations Fund to
support community-based training programmes.
Links
Youth Development - Barbados
Youth Business Trust
Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 can benefit
from the services of the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT),
which include loans, grants, ongoing business advice and
marketing support.
http://www.youthbusiness.bb |
