The Tidlund Foundation working in conjunction with Action Bequia is initiating a series of health and education programs on Bequia. Funding for the programs is currently being provided through contributions by Canadian citizens to the Mary A. Tidlund Charitable Foundation. All Canadian contributors are issue tax receipts for any contribution of $25 or more. Current projects are described below.

Scholarship Fund: The Tidlund Foundation working in conjunction with Action Bequia has established an educational sponsorship program for students living in Bequia to attend the Sugar Mill Academy in St Vincent. The Academy is a private school with high academic standards and educates students from k to grade 6. The scholarships are for talented children of underprivileged families that require financial support and include both educational and transportation expenses. Currently one student has been issued a scholarship and additional scholarships will be issued as funding is received and students are identified. The Tidlund Foundation will be providing bursaries for students to further their education at other educational institutions as well. Contributors who would like to support the Scholarship Fund can donate online by clicking Donations, CanadaHelps.org and the Fund labeled "Bequia-Educational Scholarship Fund" to make a donation. Canadian residents will be issued a tax receipt.

Bequia-Playground Project: Our second educational program; in partnership with Action Bequia and the Bequia Mission, engages the community, children and volunteers in identifying sites and setting up two playgrounds that have been donated by the City of Calgary, Alberta Canada. Contributions will be used to fund the shipping cost and expenses for qualified engineers to set up the play grounds on identified sites. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2012. Contributors who would like to support the Scholarship Fund can donate online by clicking Donations, CanadaHelps.org and the Fund labeled "Bequia-Playground Project " to make a donation. Canadian residents will be issued a tax receipt.

Bequia-Sunshine School Project: The Tidlund Foundation working in conjunction with Action Bequia has entered into an Agreement with the Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs. The two year Agreement is aimed at providing funding for general operating expenses including additional staff for the school. The Sunshine school has 30 students with physical and mental disabilities and has been operating in Bequia for 29 years. Contributors who would like to support the Scholarship Fund can donate online by clicking Donations, CanadaHelps.org and and the Fund labeled "Bequia-Sunshine School Project" to make a donation. Canadian residents will be issued a tax receipt.

As further programs are finalized details will be posted to the web site.