​A Catalyst
of Empowerment
to Enhance
the Quality of Life
for ALL!
BVF Mission Statement
​To provide the resources to empower people of diverse cultural backgrounds to help themselves and improve their quality of life, while actively protecting the environment and its surroundings eco-systems.
Beyond Visions Foundation (BVF) is a dynamic grassroots intermediary foundation that was established in the U.S. Virgin Islands on November 14, 1997. Our founding board comprised nine culturally diverse members representing a strong mix of conservative and progressive values. These exceptional individuals came from various sectors, including academia, government, and public housing. Despite the elite environment around them, they remained determined to create an organization capable of overcoming the political, economic, and social barriers that impede genuine progress. BVF was formed to drive meaningful systemic change and to actively pursue transformation in the communities we serve.
What Our Logo Means
Our logo, designed in 2001, powerfully embodies our commitment to making a difference in today's philanthropic landscape. It signifies our forward-thinking approach to tackling systemic issues in vulnerable communities. The design features a non-gendered youth reaching beyond the physical realm, accompanied by five stars arranged in the shape of an ancient spear. This striking imagery represents BVF's five key program-related goals: Not-for-Profits, Financial Literacy, Positive Youth Development and Families, Environmental Education and Advocacy, and Standards of Excellence. These goals highlight BVF's significant impact on those we serve, especially children and young people, and reflect our unwavering dedication to fostering positive change.
Here are some of the impactful contributions that BVF has made to foster positive change!
-Reduced child abuse and strengthened family safety by designing and launching a culturally grounded parent education model across the Virgin Islands.
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• Advanced youth opportunity by implementing the It’s My Life, My Responsibility Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program, helping teens delay pregnancy, stay in school, and build long‑term stability.
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• Improved corporate environmental practices by successfully advocating for McDonald’s to eliminate plastic bags in local stores and return to paper.
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• Expanded access to life‑saving skills by securing funding for a learn‑to‑swim program serving 50 at‑risk youth from low‑income communities.
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• Promoted sustainable food practices by removing “Shark Fin Soup” from a local restaurant menu and collaborating internationally to eliminate an illegal seafood recipe from a published cookbook.
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• Elevated youth voice globally as local program participants won a National Geographic photography award among 1,100 entries.
BVF Mission-driven Goals
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Healthcare Program Initiatives utilize partnerships and collaboration to enhance patient care.
Just a few of those who have supported us and our goals along the way....
