Hamanasi Embraces Belize Community
In line with its CSR programs, Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort prioritizes the wellbeing of staff members. An employee wellness program is in place that provides monthly clinics free of charge to all staff. Health services include physical and mental health education sessions, individual counselling sessions and health checks by a medical practitioner.
In the local community, the resort offers extensive support of cultural and public health initiatives, waste management and education programs, and offers support to local NGOs in Southern Belize involved with nature conservation and preservation (both marine and forest management). Financial support for the resort’s wide ranging social initiatives last year alone exceeded $80,000 BZD.
Hamanasi provides financial assistance for various cultural initatives and staff participate in local events that promote Belizean culture such as the celebration of Garifuna Settlement Day as the property is located within a Garifuna area. Hamanasi provides support via staff participation and through monetary donations to entities in the Hopkins community involved in public health programs and social services. One such example is the partnerships with the Yugadah Youth Group which encourages youth to participate in community cleaning and waste management initiatives in the Hopkins village. In addition, financial donations are given to humane societies such as animal welfare groups, cancer societies and organisations providing food for people in need.
Pack for a Purpose, one of Hamanasi’s educational campaigns, continues to grow. Each year, guests are invited to donate much needed school supplies for disadvantaged children. In 2023, over 1,000 pounds of school supplies including backpacks, stationery, reading books and educational toys were distributed to local communities. Hamanasi provides financial support to schools for infrastructure development and scholarship programs. Financial donations are also made to local sports clubs that work with young people in the community.
