The Ashley Lashley Foundation received a $5 000 donation from Tropical Shipping on Friday as two youth-focused summer programmes, the Safe Coast BIM youth disaster and emergency preparedness and Cook Caribbean, came to a close at the Barbados Defence Force Main Guard in the Garrison.

The contribution capped four weeks of training for the participants who gained hands-on experience in disaster preparedness, emergency response and culinary arts, while organisers announced internship opportunities and recognised campers for their achievements.

Executive director of the Ashley Lashley Foundation, Ashley Lashley, said the success of the programmes was only possible because of strong partnerships: