About us
BFUWI – Your Link to the UWI In the UK
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Supporting The University of the West Indies
The BFUWI was established through the efforts of the UWIAA UK Chapter and The University of the West Indies - led by Vernon Barrett (President of UWIAA UK Chapter) and the UWI Vice Chancellor, Professor E Nigel Harris respectively - as part of the commemoration activities of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of UWI.
The University of the West Indies is under increasing financial pressure to become self-funding as most Caribbean Governments reluctantly reduce their fiscal support to this valued Caribbean Institution. The University’s students – drawn mainly from the 16 English-speaking countries of the Caribbean – are consequently required to pay rising costs for their tertiary education at the UWI.
Our Mission for Sustainable Growth
The BFUWI, like its sister Charity Foundation in the United States of America, the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI); has been established to ensure that the world-class institution is supported in a sustainable manner with benefactor donations and corporate funding financing student scholarships, developmental projects, institutional strengthening and infrastructural support.
Addressing Student Financial Needs
With Caribbean Governments reducing fiscal support, we are committed to providing essential financial support to students facing rising tertiary education costs.
Institutional Strengthening
Our funding strengthens UWI as a world-class institution, supporting institutional growth and sustainable development.
Infrastructural and Developmental Support
Bridging Cultures and Recognizing Contributions
The British Foundation for The University of the West Indies believes in the promotion and development of progressive and constructive relationships between the diverse cultures of the British and Caribbean peoples, in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and globally.
We acknowledge the mutual enrichment that has occurred by the interchange between these peoples in broad areas of academia, society, arts, culture, music, entertainment, sports and science.
Ultimately, we strive for the equal and mutual respect between British and Caribbean communities and facilitate activities to bring both together. It will recognize meaningful contributions by members of both communities in this area and reward individuals at its Annual Award ceremony to be held in London, England.
