Empty Hands wrote -

Don't just run for the hills, run for the islands. Small Island Developing States are low-lying coastal countries that face enormous developmental challenges. These developmental challenges such as small populations, limited resources, remoteness, susceptibility to natural disasters, excessive dependence on interanational trade, and fragile economic environements are what keeps small island nations poor.

Empty Hands is involved in community development in the islands. The Run For The Islands Team is committed to raising $10,000 towards combatting illiteracy among the islands. Money raised will support the on-going effort to train and equip the island labor force for job placement in their country's leading industries. Thank yor for supporting our team.

Visit Empty Hands to learn more about the work and the vulnerability of small island nations.