Local Organizations
| Organization: | Church of God The Bahamas |
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| Description: | The Church of God was founded in 1886 upon the principles of Christ as they are revealed in the Bible, the Word of God. It has its foundation of faith and practice in the Scriptures and the vital experience of its constituents is scripturally oriented. |
| URL: | https://www.churchofgodbahamas.org/ |
| Organization: | Bahamas Crisis Centre |
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| Description: | The Crisis Centre, formerly known as The Women’s Crisis Centre, is a registered, non-profit organization that provides services to people who are the victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The Centre was opened in 1982 by Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, who saw an urgent need in the community for such a facility. During the time the Centre has been in operation, the number of volunteers has grown steadily and the scope of services rendered to the community has been considerably expanded. Because of the Centre’s extensive efforts, through radio shows, newspaper articles, workshops, school talks and other presentations to churches and civic organizations, to sensitize the community to the devastating effects of all forms of abuse, the awareness of gender based violence has been enhanced dramatically. The effects of sexual and domestic violence can be seen at all social and economic levels in the Bahamian society. The Crisis Centre is committed to work in all communities throughout the islands, with particular emphasis on continuing to raise awareness and targeting the belief systems that perpetuate Sexual and Domestic Violence in our nation. The socially accepted gender roles that subordinate women are usually at the heart of violence in relationships. It is believed that when these roles are addressed at an early age through education of equality and non-conflict techniques, relationships will improve. |
| URL: | https://www.bahamascrisiscentre.com/ |
| Organization: | Bahamas Red Cross |
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| Description: | The Bahamas branch of the International Red Cross began its work in 1939 under the auspices of the British Red Cross. The original purpose was to serve the relief needs of Allied troops in the vicinity and particularly those stationed in The Bahamas. In 1945, as World War II ended, priorities shifted from treating wounded soldiers and sailors to treating and controlling disease and malnutrition. The Red Cross fell naturally into service in these areas and established a number of services to aid and care for children, the Center for Deaf Children among them. The Branch also provided service to the Discharged prisoners Committee, the Child Protection Committee and the Boys Industrial School Visiting Committee. It was during this period that the Branch began to attract and actively enlist the voluntary services of public-spirited philanthropic citizens and residents. Early supporters of the organization’s work included Dr. Jackson Burnside and Dr. Cleveland Eneas, both of whom supplied dental services to the Schools Medical Service, which the Red Cross provided. Other medical services were provided by Dr. G. Worrell and Dr. C. Gordon. Over the years, The Bahamas Branch has benefited from the services and generous support of the public-spirited people many of whom distinguished themselves in other areas of public life. Between 1939 and 1968, Field Officers from the British Red Cross Society directed the affairs of the Branch and it was customary for the wife of the serving Governors to be appointed President. In 1969, however, an Acting Director was appointed and in 1970, the Branch Committee recruited and appointed its own Director for the first time. But, in the final analysis, it has been the commitment of the army of volunteers who have served the organization for over 50 years who have made it possible for the Red Cross to rise to the occasion when The Bahamas needed help. In 1953, recognizing the value of the Nursing Service, which the Red Cross was providing, the Government adopted the Nursing Service and promptly expanded the training and welfare activities appointing both full time Welfare and Voluntary Training Officers for those purposes. At this time, the Red Cross then turned its attention to train for disaster and emergency preparedness and providing food, clothing and other assistance to the needy. In May of 1972, Bahamian President, Mrs. Rowena Eldon and Director, Mrs. Lottie V. Tynes were appointed and the first draft of the Constitution was completed. A full time Director of Training was also appointed. On June 23, 1975, an Act to establish and incorporate The Bahamas Red Cross Society was passed in The Bahamas House of Parliament, when the Branch became a National Society. Application was then made to the I.C.R.C. in March 1976 for formal recognition. After the visit of several Delegates from Geneva, the Society was formally recognized on December 16, 1976 and became the 123rd Member of the International Red Cross. On May 4, 1977, The Bahamas Red Cross Society was admitted to membership in the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent. While blessed with a near perfect climate, and a history relatively free of serious natural disaster, The Bahamian people have had ample reason to be grateful to the Red Cross. The Society offers a wide range of assistance to members of the community who suffer loss as a result of fire, hurricane or any other type of disasters and works as an Auxiliary to The Bahamas Government. The Annual Budget is financed through extensive fundraising, membership drive, donations and an Annual Government Grant. |
| URL: | https://bahamasredcross.org/ |
| Organization: | Links Safe House |
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| Description: | The Links Safe House, a residential facility which provides shelter for victims of domestic violence, is also open to victims or potential victims of trafficking in persons. The Department of Social Services is the agency mandated by the Trafficking in Persons Act and Protocol to provide care for all victims and organizes food, clothing, shelter, medical assistance and legal advisement. Victims and potential victims are removed from their environment in which they are being trafficked and taken to a safe location. The Victim Support Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Central Detective Unit assists in this exercise. When a victim is identified, law enforcement must provide reasonable protection to the victim to prevent their recapture by the traffickers and their associates. If the victim resides in the Bahamas, law enforcement must secure the victim and the victim’s family from threats, intimidation or retaliation by the traffickers and their associates. |
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