At Shara Foundation, we are on a mission to create lasting change by addressing the root causes of poverty.

OUR MISSION & VISION
Alleviating poverty is not just a goal. It is our commitment. We focus on three key pillars:
1.	Education
2.	Health
3.	Youth Empowerment
We envision communities free from the chains of poverty, where education is a catalyst for change, health is a fundamental right, and youth are empowered to shape their destinies.

OUR APPROACH 
We collaborate with local partners, engage community leaders, and leverage the strengths of each community to tailor our programs effectively. Our initial focus is on the vibrant youth of Grenada.

OUR STORY 
The Shara Foundation, established in June 2023, has a heartwarming origin rooted in the love and compassion of Sharalee, also known as "Shara" Blaisdell. Shara, along with her husband Ken Blaisdell, adopted an orphan from Grenada. Shara Blaisdell's philosophy, encapsulated in the words, "Every child deserves love and an opportunity to shine," serves as the guiding principle of the foundation. Shara demonstrated her commitment to these words in 2011 when she proudly declared to a US judge that the adopted orphan, Salisha, was the fifth child she had always wanted. With unwavering dedication, Shara vowed to provide the orphan with every possible opportunity to shine.

OUR FOUNDER 
Our Founder, Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell was that child adopted by Shara Blaisdell. She was born into a multigenerational cycle of poverty in Grenada, where she lived in an orphanage, and did not learn to read until age 12. Having been given an opportunity to shine, Dr. Allard-Blaisdell is now a Positive Youth Development Researcher and a dedicated scholar-practitioner in the field of leadership. With over a decade of valuable experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a profound commitment to making a positive impact.

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