Donate School Supplies to Students in Belize
Our "Make Space in your Case" initiative gives you the opportunity to donate school supplies to students in Belize. Share a pound or two of your suitcase/luggage space for materials and we’ll take care of the rest to make sure the supplies get to the kids and teachers in Belize who need it the most.
Here are some ideas of materials that you can donate to make a real difference in children's lives.
- Children's story books in English or Spanish, Learning to read books
- Arts and crafts materials: Ballpoint Pens, Crayons, Carbon Paper, Erasers, Markers, Pencils, Rulers, Scissors, Stencils, Strong Paper/Cardboard Glue, Coloured Pencils, Watercolour Paint and Brushes, Glue Gun, and Glue Sticks for Glue Gun
- Maps, Notebooks, Solar Calculators
- Backpacks
- Soccer balls, cleats, other sporting gear - can be used if still in good condition
Supporting Schools our Belizean Communities
Dangriga
Dangriga has been the heart of our Belize operations since 1987. Over the years, we’ve built lasting relationships in this vibrant coastal town, where many of our team members live and work. Supporting the local primary schools (where many of our staff’s children attend) is one way we give back to the community that has welcomed us for decades.
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a small, remote Maya village in southern Belize with a population of around 350. It holds a special place in our history as one of the first communities we connected with in our early expeditions. We continue to visit Santa Teresa on our Maya Moho River Expedition, and proudly support the school through donations of supplies and gear for the students.
Silk Grass
Nestled in a peaceful agricultural region, Silk Grass is a friendly village home to a blend of Belizean cultures. Many residents work in tourism nearby (in Hopkins, Bocawina, and Dangriga) and we’re proud to support the local school as part of our ongoing efforts to uplift the communities that are integral to our trips.
How To Donate
Lighthouse Reef & Maya Reef Explorer Guests
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Leave your school supplies and other donations with our Island Expeditions' representative at the boat launch in Belize City.
For Guests on All Other Trips
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Please leave the donation with our managers at Dangriga office, Bocawina or Tobacco Caye and let them know these donations are part of the “Make Space in your Case” program.
Thank You to Our Guests for Making Space in Your Case!
From all of us at Island Expeditions, we would like to thank you for your generosity in providing school supplies. Please know that your efforts have made a difference and have touched many lives. If you have further questions about our “Make Space in your Case” program, please contact us at info@islandexpeditions.com or 1.800.667.1630