Bwa Kwaib - national flower of Dominica 

What we do

In undertaking DUKA's Objectives,  DUKA can exercise a number of powers, such as:

• The employment of persons to supervise, organise and carry out DUKA's the work.

• The establishment of local branches, whether autonomous or not.

• Arrange conferences of representatives of voluntary organisations, Government departments, statutory authorities and individuals.

• Carry out or promote the undertaking of research, surveys and investigations and publication of the results.

• Arrange and participate in arranging and holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, classes, seminars and training courses.

• Collect and disseminate information on all matters relevant to the Objects and exchange such information with bodies having similar objects or interests.

• Assist in the provision of medical care and facilities for the under privileged and destitute

• Provide homes to cater for long or short stay periods of convalescence, recuperative holiday and day care for the infirm and elderly.

• Initiate, promote and arrange educational exchange visits among students and others, meetings, courses, conferences and other educational functions and to provide educational equipment and supplies.

• Undertake, execute, manage or assist any charitable trusts

• Arrange for the writing, production and circulation of books, periodicals, papers, films or audio-visual materials.

• Purchase, on lease, hire or acquire and manage any property or buildings

• Sell, let, mortgage, dispose of property or assets of the Association.

• To borrow or raise money for the objects, raise funds and accept contributions by way of subscriptions, covenant or gift aid and otherwise

• Invest money not immediately required.