Hand Sanitisers & Hand Wash
Boots UK Limited donated 7,776 units of Opal Hand Sanitising Gel (95ml) and 6,912 units of Amelia Knights Hand Wash (500ml). We packaged these into the donated blue shopping bags and distributed 3,600 bags with 3,456 bags containing two (2) bottles of hand wash and two (2) hand sanitisers each. The remaining 864 hand sanitisers were packaged in 144 bags containing six (6) hand sanitisers each and distributed to children who were returning to schools.
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2021 Steel Pan Programmes in Sion Hill
Our 6th collaboration saw the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust (UKFMCT) coming on board to fund the Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra (SHESO) initiative in setting up training programmes for children and teenagers in Sion Hill Village.
Programmes ran from August 2021 to September 2021 and were facilitated by SHESO at Sion Hill Pan Yard located above the capital Kingstown of St. Vincent.
Grant funding from the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust enabled the following outcomes from this programme:
- Thirty-five (35) Steel Pan Sticks provided for the Graduates on the Programmes
- Three (3) tutors providing training sessions in music theory, reading and writing music, and basic history of the Steel Pan.
- An educational tour to The Montreal Gardens to get a view outside of the Pan Yard, build team spirit and appreciate the natural sites in SVG.
- Participants had the opportunity to compete in the National Panorama Competition
Over 35 children and teenagers participated in the Steel Pan Programme at a total cost of US$6,140
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Good 360 Donation
Good 360 sent a 40’ container of relief supplies sourced from the following companies:
Blankets from Delta Airlines, Goggles & Hand Sanitisers from Grainger, Assorted Wipes from Nice-Pak, Vinyl Synthetic Gloves from Storebound, Hygiene Kits from GAF, Bombas Socks from Soles 4 Souls, Reusable Bags from Wal-Mart Stores, Toys from Toys for Tots Foundation and Plush Mickey Mouse from Walt Disney Park & Resorts
We packaged a mix of items in the beautiful blue shopping bags donated by Wal-Mart and distributed 3,377 Adult Care Packages, 1,458 Mickey Mouse Packages, 383 Tiny Pong Packages, 144 Sling Shock Packages, 107 miscellaneous toys packages and 3,995 batteries. The kids and teenagers were ecstatic to receive the toy and game packages
720 boxes of Vinyl Synthetic Gloves received from Storebound were distributed to clinics, police stations, food providers and farmers in the Red and Orange Zones.
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UWI Bursary Awards 2021
Mustique Charitable Trust awards Three (3) Bursaries for 2021-2022 Academic Year at the University of West Indies Open Campus
In the year that St. Vincent & the Grenadines was grappling with the effects of the La Soufrière eruptions, it was even more so important that The Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT) awarded its bursaries at the University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC) for the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
The selection was even more meaningful this year since two (2) of the following three (3) selected awardees come from the Red and Orange Zones of St. Vincent and as such, were impacted by the eruption:
- Tevin Bynoe – Bachelor of Science: Accounting
- Kerlisa DaSilva – Bachelor of Science: Psychology
- Jozel Lewis – Bachelor of Science: Banking & Finance (Special)
This marks the 13th disbursement of bursaries for our Bursary Programme during which time 38 Bursaries have been awarded. The success of the Programme is reflected in the performance of the 22 graduated awardees who have received 10 First Class Degrees, 5 Upper Second Degree, 6 Lower Second Degrees and 1 Certificate. Many of these graduates are now giving back to the society through their careers in teaching, counselling and social work.
The MCT Bursary covers 60% of the Academic Fees and provides a laptop to the Awardees for their online classes.
Tevin Bynoe - Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Tevin comes from the small island of Bequia and can be considered an inspiration for other young men facing challenges in their life. Having lost his father when he was 4 months old, Tevin witnessed the struggles his mother endured to take care of her family due to her minimal formal education. His personal life experiences strengthened his resolve to obtain a University education. His dream is to be a Lawyer and hopes that his degree in Accounting will provide the required matriculation to subsequently pursue that dream. So although there are obstacles and it may seem impossible, Tevin and his tenacity has found a way.
Jozel Lewis - Bachelor of Science: Banking & Finance (Special)
Jozel is single mother with a teenage son, hopes for a better life for them both. Her original home is located in the Orange Zone but she relocated in the interest of her son’s studies and her job. Her mother is a small farmer located in the Red Zone and Jozel assist her mother with the farming to supplement her income. She coordinates community cleanups and is involved with a neighbourhood support group for single mothers.
Kerlisa DaSilva - Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Kerlisa comes from the Red Zone and was impacted by the eruptions. At the time of her interview, she and her family were displaced and trying to repair their home. Kerlisa is a dedicated teacher who loves her job and her students and is a founding member of the Georgetown Festival Arts Committee. Her choice of study stems from her personal observation of the emotional and psychological needs of her students. She hopes her studies will make her a better-equipped teacher and later counsellor for the students and children of her community
SVG TV News – Television Coverage
UWI Students Secure MCT Bursaries – Read the article
Mustique Charitable Trust Awards Bursaries – Read the article
Mustique Charitable Trust awards three bursaries for UWI studies – Read the article on ANN
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Tommy Hilfiger Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger donated 10,952 pieces of clothing with over 3,000 villagers receiving 3-4 pieces of clothing each. Our distribution team sorted these by sizes in categories for men, women, boys, girls and babies.
Our Distribution Team ensured that villagers received appropriate sizes of clothing as best possible. Villagers were impressed with the brand new quality clothing they received.
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La Bottega Toiletries
A bulk shipment of La Bottega toiletries was arranged and received from Emily Hochberg. These were packaged into 5,772 bags and distributed to villagers, who later commended the high quality products. Each bag contained several soaps, shampoos, lotions, creams and shower gels which sufficed for a small family or individual.
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Camping Cots & Camping Mattresses
2,016 Camping Cots donated by the American Red Cross and 1,568 camping mattresses (VERF funding of US$123,350 ) were combined to serve as single beds. The sturdy cots with their aluminium cross legs would keep users off the ground and were distributed mainly to children sleeping on the floor and farmers living in shacks on their farmland.
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Heavy Duty Cleaning Equipment – US$91,930
- 60 Water Pumps 7.0 HP with suction and lay flat hoses
- 26 Single Phase Diesel Generators
- 20 High Pressure Washers
- 16 Wet & Dry Industrial Vacuums
- 26 Tripod Site Lights
were allocated and handed over to four (4) organisations
Roads, Building and General Services Authority (BRAGSA), National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), Argyle International Airport (AIA) and Kingstown Town Board each received their consignment of equipment in July 2021 just as major clean-up began in the Red Zone. These organisations are all responsible for clean-up efforts and sustainable maintenance at community and nation level.
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Educational Supplies Packages – US$35,150
1403 Educational Supplies Packages were distributed for students of the Red and Orange Zones. These packages included stationery, art & craft materials, paper and educational games.
1,380 students received individual packages in the villages and the educational hubs and 23 schools received school packages. These packages were just in time for displaced Grade 6 students who were preparing for their primary school leaving exams.
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Immediate Relief Assistance – US$462,600
Over 5,000 displaced evacuees received relief supplies in the form grocery boxes, bottled water, toiletries and desalinated water
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