Foundation for Belize - Empowering Belize for a Brighter Future

The Joseph &amp; Catherine Cooper Foundation for Belize is dedicated to uplifting communities in San Pedro Ambergris Caye through education, food security, and medical care. Join us in creating lasting, compassionate change for a stronger and healthier Belize. Together, we can make a difference.

Empowering Belize for a Brighter Future

Campaigns aimed at raising awareness on health issues, prevention, and wellness for a healthier Belize.

Health Education Campaigns

Training programs that teach sustainable farming techniques to promote food security and environmental stewardship.

Fast Strawberries  |  When strawberries are harvested, the pickers are paid by the box, so they run with their filled boxes to ensure they can pick as many as possible and earn enough money during harvest season. Be thankful for those who get food to our tables. 

Sustainable Agriculture Training

Our food security initiatives ensure that vulnerable families have access to nutritious meals year-round.

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Negroes waiting for food in the Forrest City, Arkansas, refugee camp" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/9171b4f0-bb77-0132-935c-58d385a7b928

Community Food Programs

We organize regular medical clinics offering essential healthcare services to underserved communities.

Stethoscope and Laptop Computer. Laptop computers and other kinds of mobile devices and communications technologies are of increasing importance in the delivery of health care. Photographer Daniel Sone  

Medical Outreach Clinics

Workshops designed to empower youth with skills, confidence, and opportunities to contribute positively to their communities.

Children and an adult participating in a crafts workshop at a crowded indoor market, working with paper, tools, and art supplies, surrounded by plants.

Youth Empowerment Workshops

We provide scholarships to deserving students, enabling access to quality education and fostering future leaders in Belize.

Educational Scholarships

Our Key Initiatives

A traditional table of tropical fruits, grains and sweets prepared for a Sri Lankan Kandian wedding

Gallery

Santa Elena Police Precinct building on the side of the road.

Empowering Belize, one community at a time.

Mural on the teal walls of an elementary school in Belize.

The Foundation for Belize has truly transformed our community. Their dedication to education and food security has made a significant impact on the lives of many families. We are grateful for their compassionate support and ongoing commitment.

Thanks to the Joseph & Catherine Cooper Foundation, access to medical care in our area has improved dramatically. Their efforts have brought hope and health to so many people. I highly recommend supporting their cause.