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View Speech by Minister Stephenson 2019
Our mission is to facilitate social, cultural and economic development at the community level.
Our mission is to promote sustainable economic development by engineering and regulating a vibrant co-operative sector in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Our mission is to provide persistently, effective programmes and efficient services aimed at advocating equity in family relations, fostering the Rights of the Child, persons with disabilities, the elderly and enhancing the socio-economic development of all family members.
Our mission is to ensure that all citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have equal access to opportunities that will shape their social, cultural, spiritual, educational, economical and political development.
Our mission is to provide a caring environment in which boys 7 – 16 years old having familial, educational, social, emotional, and or behavioural difficulties can develop skills that would allow them to become responsible and productive citizens.

Minister

Hon. Orando Brewster

Soroptimist International of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is hosting a three-day workshop here for young persons between ages 12 and 16.

Students from Bishops' College Kingstown, Emmanuel High School, Intermediate High School, and children from the Paul's Avenue community are slated to attend the workshop.

The workshop will cover topics such as Human Trafficking, The Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit, Conflict Resolution, Citizenship and National Pride, Anger Management and Basic Self Defence, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.  A presentation will also be made by the national committee on crime prevention.

 

The organisers said that the overall objective of the workshop is to educate, empower and enable our youth to deal with the increased challenges in a changing society.

At the end of the three-day session, participants will be presented with certificates of attendance and achievement. 

The workshop is taking place at the Girl Guide Headquarters from 9:00 each morning.

At the opening ceremony addresses were made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Mobilisation, Jasmine Hull; President of Soroptimist International SVG, Gail Davis; and Program Action Chairman, Saline Barbour.  Pastor Terrence Haynes delivered the feature address.





Source: NBC Radio


 

Family Services Division

We Facilitate and identify alternative homes for abused children and the elderly.  Liaise with child care agencies, regional and International. Prepare social inquiry report for the Court and relevant international agencies.

Our Division is located in Pauls Avenue in the Co-operative Credit Union League Building. Find out more on what we offer

Contact Information

Permanent Secretaries
Ms. Catherine Defreitas 
PS For Housing and Informal Human Settlement
Location: Granby Street, Kingstown
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 4681
E-mail: email-office.housing@mail.gov.vc

Mrs. Merissa Finch-Burke 
PS For Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, and Youth
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 3863
E-mail: mobililsation1@hotmail.com

Address

The Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Family Affairs, Housing and Informal Settlement

Halifax Street Kingstown St. Vincent

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed