Soroptimist International of Trinidad & Tobago
Projects
Celebration of World Food Day – October 16th 2006
On October 18th 2006, the Soroptimist International of St. Augustine, donated seedlings to the St. Mary’s Children’s Home (Orphanage) in Commemoration of World Food Day. The project sought to fulfill the fundamental needs of education, social development and respect for the environment, with the children of the home. The ceremony included a brief talk to the children, done by Justice Monica Barnes, advising them to nurture the seedlings in their agricultural gardens, and to anticipate the growth of fruit. Among the seedlings donated were oranges, pommecythere, portugals, melongene and cassava sticks. Some of the Club’s Members visited the Home, where there was a formal handing over ceremony to the Home’s manager, in the presence of some of the Home’s children.
The St. Mary’s Children’s Home was established 150 years ago, on July 7th 1875. The Home presently cares for 135 children from the toddler age group to young adults. The Home has a full time staff, which cares for the children as well as teaches at the Home’s Primary school which is on the compound.
The project was well received, as the Home considered this to be a kind gesture made by the Club. In addition, they intend to highlight the occasion in the ongoing one year celebration of their 150th Anniversary.
In photo: Justice Barnes makes the formal presentation of seedlings to the
Manager of the Home, Ms. Martin. Also present are from left: Children of the Home,
Rae-Ann Clement, and President Raj Bhaggan-Wegner (centre).
Project Courage at the Women’s Prisons – visit by Her Excellency
Start date: May 5, 2007
Categories: Human Rights / Education / Economic and Social Dev. / Health / Environment / International Goodwill and Understanding
Aim/Purpose of Project: Our patron paid her first visit to the female inmates on Saturday May 5th 2007 in celebration of this year’s Mother’s Day. The event which included cultural performances by four (4) of the inmates was also attended by Mr. Fitzgerald Hinds, the Honourable Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. John Rougier, the Commissioner of Prisons and Mrs. Veronica Rougier. The First Lady and dignitaries present viewed Mothers’ Day Cards which were made by the inmates, for their children; handy-crafts and an electronic/plumbing display. Following this event, the First Lady, Messrs. Hinds and Rougier and Members of S.I. St. Augustine were invited to tea hosted by Mrs. Rougier.
Partnerships: N/A
Participating Sisters: see photo below
Outcome: The Club and its work in Soroptimism gained publicity as a result of the visit, as articles were featured in two of the daily newspapers - Express Newspaper dated July 5th 2007 and Newsday Newspaper July 9th 2007.
Her Excellency with Members of SI St. Augustine
From left (standing) : Alice Lucas, Norma Gabriel, Yasmin Ali, Suzanne Roach, Nesta Patrick, Colleen Alexander, Dr. Martha Frederick-Franklin, Cecilia Look Kong, Fay Nobrega, Sonia Ramsaran-Manjoo, Rae-Ann Clement, Dr. Jeanette Morris, Mrs. Veronica Rougier (wife of Commissioner John Rougier), Joyce Ramsaran.
From left (sitting): Raj Bhaggan-Wegner (SI St. Augustine President), Her Excellency Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards, Justice Monica Barnes.
Contact: Ms. Raj Bhaggan-Wegner (President); Ms. Colleen Alexander.
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