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About We Gatherin' 2025

Our Mandate

The aim of We Gatherin’ 2025 is to contribute to building a strong and vibrant Barbados by fostering greater family ties, empowering socially cohesive communities, creating sustainable livelihoods, diversifying our economy and contributing to protecting our environment.

Our Mission

We Gatherin’ 2025 will allow Barbadians to celebrate traditional ways of life; showcase the diversity of Barbadian talent & excellence; give back to communities that contributed to their advancement; capitalise on economic opportunities; and craft a collective vision of future Barbados.

Our Values

Underpinning the pursuit of the We Gatherin’ 2025 mission is a set of values that will guide the execution and spirit of the yearlong initiative.  These values are excellence, inclusiveness, service, and community spirit.

Our Goals

The goals which We Gatherin’ 2025 will seek to realise are to:

  • Deepen the connection between Barbados and its diaspora;
  • Diversify the economy by creating new sectors and businesses;
  • Empower Barbadian communities through enterprise
  • Foster greater community spirit and philanthropy;
  • Highlight Barbados as a world class, authentic global brand; and
  • Influence a sense of who we are as Barbadians.

We Gatherin’ 2025 is your call to come ‘long home. Throughout the year, every parish from the cliffs of St. Lucy to the markets of Bridgetown will be buzzing with events that touch on everything we hold dear: faith, community service, sports and our grand Homecoming events.