Our Mission
Three Decades of Dedication
The Sandals Foundations is a non-profit* organization launched in March 2009 to help Sandals Resorts International continue to make a difference in the lives of our people.
*501(c)(3) - United States, CTA Sandals Foundation Canada, UK registered charity
We are commited to investments that create a positive and sustainable impact on our communities and surroundings.
Moreover, we are working closely with neighbors, civic leaders, team members, travellers and partners to harness resources, energy, skills and passion in our lasting commitment to the Caribbean.
Our Work

Education
Our mission is to provide both children and adults with the tools they need to cultivate the future. We take on initiatives that promote literacy, contribute to technological advancement in schools, provide mentorship opportunities, develop training for teachers, donate supplies and educational materials and award deserving students.
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Community
Along with dedicated partners, private donors, civic leaders and local activists, we are creating and endorsing initiatives that uplift, engage and inspire change. We are tackling complex issues such as violence and poverty through education providing opportunites for at-risk youth, granting access to free healthcare and providing employment training.
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Environment
The Sandals Foundation is taking a leadership role in preserving the unique surroundings we love by raising environmental awareness, teaching future generations how to care for their home, developing groundbreaking initiatives and implementing effective conservation practices at all Sandas and Beaches Resorts.
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Sandals Foundation
Board of Directors
Caribbean
- Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart
- Hon. Adam Stewart
- Jaime Stewart-McConnell
- Gary Sadler
- Robert Stewart
- Dmitri Singh
- Keith Collister
- Heidi Clarke
USA
- Lourdes Blanco
- Peter Blum
- Don Daly
- Elizabeth Kaiser
- Nelson Penalver
- Melvin Ming
- Marsha Middleton
UK
- Adam Stewart
- Jaime Stewart-McConnell
- Dmitri Singh
- Mischa Mills
- Keith Collister
- Paul Soutter
- Karl Thompso
Canada
- Maureen Barnes-Smith
- Annita Allen-Gordon
- Gerry Kinasz
- Michael Thompson
The Sandals Foundation works with major nonprofit and corporate partners to increase the effectiveness of its activities. From day one, we’re proud to have had the support of some of the most recognizable global companies in both the tourism and not-for-profit sector.

























