The Tribune

THE I Can Foundation has arrived in The Bahamas and is already making waves in the community, as it fed 200 people in the inner city this past week.

Robin Prest, founder of the non-profit organisation that empowers underprivileged youth around the world, chose The Bahamas as the next stop for a foundation that is making a difference.

Currently, I Can runs successful programmes helping hundreds of kids in countries such as South Africa and Costa Rica. This past Saturday, Robin’s Tent, one of I Can’s initiatives, set up on McPherson Park in the Hay Street area. Two hundred children and their parents were fed with a hot, balanced meal.

Robin and her volunteers like organic chef Coty Pate, Josh Musehl, Brian Benn, and local volunteers took the time to not only feed the children, but connect with them, inspire them and bring a bit of happiness to their day.

I Can has no intention of leaving these kids behind. A mentorship programme exists that allows all of the children selected by the foundation as a mentee, to have weekly contact with a mentor. Whether local or out of town, mentors will maintain an ongoing relationship with the child, including weekly communication. The expectation is that volunteers can feed the tummy, inspire the heart, enlighten the mind and touch the soul of children who are in need of a stable mentor in their lives.

Robin has found a welcoming spirit in Bahamians and intends to involve her foundation in more projects. Just recently, volunteers worked with the Red Cross on an initiative.

Tomorrow, between 1pm and 4pm, Robin and her volunteers will be back at McPherson’s Park to feed the community. The foundation is seeking sponsors and more volunteers, and are inviting interested people to come out to the park and see them in action.