End-of-Year Giving 2025
Formed in 2014, Friends of Ocean Academy (FOOA) connects people from all around the world with ways to support the amazing students of Ocean Academy (OA) on the island of Caye Caulker in Belize. We invite you to join us in supporting two important fundraising initiatives:
Floods Caused OA’s Campus to Close in November 2025
Match funds (up to $15,000) to help build new classrooms so students can return to a dry, healthy classroom in 2026!
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Physical Therapy for Gilly
& Teacher Zane
The long road to recovery after the van accident needs refreshed support. This is a critical time for continued physical therapy. Every bit helps to cover medical supplies, equipment, therapy, doctors and nurses!
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Our Mission
The mission of Friends of Ocean Academy is to secure the future of Ocean Academy by providing financial stability and support, ensuring a high school education for the children of Caye Caulker, Belize.
Make a Change
The island’s high-school enrollment rate climbed from 10% to 87%, thanks to OA. Together we can continue to make an impact for the students of Caye Caulker by ensuring their access to quality secondary education.
How to Help!
Generous individuals from around the world have joined together to support Ocean Academy, creating an amazing opportunity for the children of Caye Caulker. Find out how you can help today.