On the Horizon
As OEF looks toward the start of its second decade in the spring, it is tempting to hit “Pause” for a few months to celebrate all that OEF and its partners have accomplished. We certainly believe that we deserve it! But unfortunately, the challenges that continue to face the island of Eleuthera and the greater Bahamas are simply too great to “rest on our laurels.” Too many people remain hungry. Economic opportunities continue to be scarce. Access to resilient and affordable housing is limited. And hovering over everything is the threat of another devastating storm hitting the country before we are able to recover from the last catastrophic one. For these and other reasons, the OEF team remains focused on the mission clearly outlined in the Shared Vision years ago. Our recently adopted Strategic Plan 2020-2025 seeks to build on our past successes while continuing to work on some of Eleuthera’s most significant threats: (1) food sovereignty and security, (2) training and (3) sustainable, affordable and resilient housing. In addition, OEF has prioritized continuing the assistance of our Core Partners in their development as independent, self-supporting members of the nonprofit sector and the overall ecosystem of the Eleutheran community along with the creation of a new Campus Master Plan to inform our strategic planning efforts.
