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Planet

We have embedded sustainability into the heart of our strategy, moving from building an
Environmental, Social and Governance foundation, to delivering impactful initiatives that
strengthen climate resilience and inclusive growth. This year, we achieved 93 percent allocation
of our US$200 million Climate Finance Fund target and advanced financial inclusion through
TTD$118.28 million in MSME financing, with nearly half directed to women-led enterprises.
These efforts, alongside initiatives in renewable energy, food security, and youth empowerment,
reaffirm our commitment to responsible growth and a more sustainable future for the region.

With the Bank’s support, 50 beehives were
established, producing an estimated 1,324
litres of honey annually.

In marking a meaningful step toward youth
empowerment and sustainable development
in SVG, the Youthful Honey project continued
to drive entrepreneurship and self-reliance
in the community, create opportunities to
increase income generation, and significantly
contribute to the country’s agricultural
St Vincent youth are busy resilience and diversity.
with the bees

Committed to biodiversity and improving human welfare in St.
Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the Adventist Development
and Relief Agency (ADRA), a global humanitarian organisation
and relief arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, launched
the Youthful Honey project in 2025.

Designed to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment
in SVG, particularly in the East St. George constituency, the
Youthful Honey project equipped 16 participants, ages 18–30,
with skills in beehive management, honey production, and
sustainable agricultural practices.

LITRES OF HONEY PRODUCED
1,324 BY 50 ESTABLISHED BEEHIVES