The Blue Dragonfly Foundation has received a US$50,000 grant to establish a hydroponic farm in John Hughes that will provide vocational training and work opportunities for autistic people in Antigua and Barbuda.
The funding comes from the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. The farm will form part of the foundation’s developing site at Mount Tabor, where trainees will gain experience in planting, harvesting, packing and customer service. An on-site learning centre will provide visual learning and communication resources, along with sensory tools.
