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FOAM Director Reflects on National Honor

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – She has a passion for those less fortunate, she’s a voice for the voiceless, and she was among a number of Bahamians honored for their contributions to society.

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2 years ago

October 18, 2022

Jameelha Missick

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – She has a passion for those less fortunate, she’s a voice for the voiceless, and she was among a number of Bahamians honored for their contributions to society.

You may have seen her advocating for families throughout the community, but do you know her story?

Forty-six-year-old Khandi Gibson is a woman who wears many hats… The director of Families of All Murder Victims, a non- profit organization, says her ministry was birthed after her two brothers were murdered only eight months apart.

Since forming FOAM ten years ago, Gibson says her ministry has rebranded, not only assisting the families of murder victims, but housing men and women, as well as running a full community center to help people with job placement, clothing and grocery assistance.

This past National Heroes Day, Gibson was among many others to be recognized with national honors. Her work in the community, make her the recipient of the Order of Merit.

She says when she got the call, she was low in spirit and discouraged.

Gibson says receiving the honor motivated her to press on but helping those in need makes her work most fulfilling.

Gibson continues to do work on New Providence and Grand Bahama.

The mother, justice of the peace and advocate is thanking the National Honors Committee for the award as well as her family for their support, and of course those who continue to pour into her ministry. She says her heart for people and her passion will keep her going.