There is currently a national emergency in St Vincent as a result of the continuing eruptions of La Soufrière Volcano.

Approximately 17,000 citizens of St Vincent have been evacuated from their homes and are living in makeshift shelters and some are being transported off St Vincent to other neighbouring islands. In some parts of the island electricity is off, and the water supplies non-existent as the water is contaminated by ash. Fortunately due to an effective evacuation plan casualties have been very few to date. However, the situation from an economic and social point of view is potentially catastrophic in the weeks and months ahead.

Many countries, NGOs and even celebrities like the footballer Ivan Toney are rallying together to provide assistance. The Mustique Charitable Trust is working hard to help the situation in St Vincent in multiple ways: whether through delivery of much needed emergency supplies; medical supplies, such as nebulisers and asthma inhalers; fresh water; clothes and meals. Hence, The Tropical Island Society has decided to join in their efforts through creating a fundraising week entitled Radiating Light. This week is meant to symbolise a beacon of hope for the beautiful people of St. Vincent who lost their homes, livelihood, family.