About BAFFHE

promotING Barbadian culture and awareness of our island through providing assistance in education and health related issues.

Our Story

For many years Bajans and Friends for Health & Education, Inc. (BAFFHE) has been the preeminent Barbadian Heritage organization in Southern California.

From BAFFHE’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance to celebrate Barbados Independence to it’s Annual Bus Trip and participation in the community BAFFHE has been the face of Barbadian culture and community service.

BAFFHE takes parts in community health fairs, parades, and donates to schools and teachers. Every year BAFFHE awards scholarships to deserving students of Bajan descent to help offset the costs of their college education.

Whether you are a Bajan or a friend…you are welcome to join us in our efforts.

What We Do

HEALTH & EDUCATION

BAFFHE supports health & education by participating in health fairs, giving scholarships, sponsoring community schools and organizations and much more.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year at Independence BAFFHE awards two scholarships to students to help support their educational endeavors. We also give a small book stipend.

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INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

November 30th is celebrated as Independence Day and is a national holiday in Barbados. We host a scholarship banquet and Independence Celebration and would love for you to join us.

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CULTUre

We proudly share and celebrate our Bajan culture with events such as our Annual Fish Fry & Santa Barbara Bus Trip filled with fellowship, Bajan food and fun.

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