UNDP Team Visits Elaine’s Caribbean Crochet to Highlight “Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef” Project
Bridgetown, Barbados — The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Community Empowerment and Environment Partnership (CEEP), recently visited Elaine’s Caribbean Crochet to learn more about the “Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef” project. Funded by GEF SGP UNDP CEEP and administered through the BYBT, the project uses crochet to raise awareness about climate change, renewable energy opportunities, marine pollution, and coral reef degradation.
Now in its fourth year, the project has reached communities across Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago. During the visit, the team toured Elaine’s Creative Studio, exploring the Fibrary, crochet classes, and the signature Crochet for a Cause exhibit, which showcases Ridge to Reef concepts and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals.
GEF SGP UNDP Representative for Barbados, Dr. David Bynoe said, “The resources they get from selling these crochet products are then used to maintain the facility and generate revenue for participants. This is what the SGP is about — sustainability and the SGP family. We try to get the grantees to work together where there are synergies, and this is another example of synergistic working together.”
The “Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef” project looks forward to expanding its reach, engaging more youth and artisans, and continuing to combine creativity with sustainability.
About Elaine’s Caribbean Crochet
Elaine’s Caribbean Crochet empowers local artisans and youth through craft, education, and sustainable initiatives, integrating environmental awareness with skill development, revenue generation, and community engagement.
About the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) UNDP CEEP
The GEF Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP through CEEP, supports community-based initiatives that address environmental challenges and promote sustainable livelihoods, fostering collaboration and innovation for tangible environmental and social benefits.
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