Climate Change and Cultural Diversity Project
The Trust have taken a proactive approach to disasters and are introducing education programmes to mitigate the effects of hurricanes and floods. A recently completed successful three week project run by Richmond Vale Academy (RVA) at their facility in the north of St Vincent, gave first hand experience of the realities and challenges of coping with the effects of disasters and climate change. Ten students and two teachers from the David Ross Academy in England and members of a rural Vincentian environmental youth group took part in a variety of MCT funded activities which included tree planting to prevent beach erosion, a beach clean up, hiking the volcano and visits to Mustique and Union Island to experience fully the biodiversity of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
As important as the environmental education taking place was the cultural exchange among the students. Friendships were formed and new skills were learned including drumming and steel pan playing. The Trusts thank The David Ross Education for enabling some of their students to attend this unique environmental experience. High praise to RVA for its successful management of this project.
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Special Bursary Award
Commonwealth Young Leaders Award
A special bursary was given to Kenville Horne for a laptop to assist with on-line studies for a Young Leaders programme at Oxford. Kenville was honoured with a Commonwealth Young Leaders Award from Her Majesty The Queen, in June.
Three new bursary awardees will be selected in September 2015 bringing the number of MCT Bursary holders to 18 at the University of the West Indies Campus in Kingstown.
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Craft Fair – 2016
Craft fairs organized by the Trusts are now a fixture in the activities calendar on Mustique. Guests to the island have been delighted with the variety of crafts, art and handmade items displayed. Two very successful fairs were held in March 2016 and August 2015. Over 30 vendors participated at each fair.
Buyers were impressed with the variety of items on display. The vendors welcomed the opportunity to showcase their hand crafted items to the Mustique market and reported that sales were brisk. Banana art, bags and baskets, jewelry, notecards, handmade soaps and beauty products were among the top sellers. This event was a real coming together of the two communities. This not for profit initiative by the Trusts is part of the thrust to provide employment and wealth creation opportunities for artisans in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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The Tchalik Quintet concerts in Mustique
The Tchalik Quintet thrilled audiences with their playing at two concerts in Mustique in March. This provided unique opportunities to enjoy wonderful classical music in tropical settings and raise funds for the Trusts. To those who were able to attend, a heartfelt thank you for your support.
The children at the Mustique Primary were thrilled to have the quintet visit their school for a concert and to experience a live classical music concert, many for the first time. Many thanks to the UK Friends of MCT for funding these concerts which added a new dimension to our fundraising activities.
Tchalik Quintet Concert at Lavender Hill
Lauders Government School
Students at this rural primary school are delighted with their refurbished literacy learning centre and library. The enthusiasm for borrowing books has reached an all-time high since MCT assisted with funds for this project. The user friendly library is colourfully painted with murals making this area in the school the place to be!
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Washroom Refurbishment & Upgrade
In February 2016 the centre celebrated its 20th anniversary since it started giving specialised care to children with severe challenges. Here they enjoy a range of activities aimed at unlocking the potential of each child. The MCT funded washroom refurbishment was completed in time for the anniversary. Ceiling fans and a new cooker were also installed. The centre now has a preschool section so the upgrade to the facilities was much appreciated.
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Screening of Eccentria, A Mustique Tale
Eccentria (London November 24th and Mustique December 22nd )
Thanks to one of our Mustique supporters, Sophie Fauchier, her fascinating video on Colin Tennant which gives a fascinating insight into the development of Mustique. First screened in London in June 2015, screenings now takes place in Mustique. The next one is scheduled for March 30th at the Cotton House. DVDS costing US$40 are available for sale at various places on Mustique or contact us via the website. All sales are donated to MCT.
Drinks Party at Christies’ in London November 24, 2015
We look forward to welcoming our supporters to the annual fundraising drinks party at Christie’s in London on November 24th 2015. As well as raising much needed funds for our projects, it is a great opportunity to meet Mustique friends. The ever popular Tree of Life will be full of exciting gifts and there will be exciting items in the auction.
Jescina
Most of the girls at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Home residential home have been victims of domestic abuse. The Trusts funded counselling sessions that are helping them move forward in their lives in a positive way and put a troubled past behind them. Jescina says that,
“Counseling has helped me in many different ways such as: being honest, patient, sincere, and courageous, loving and being a compassionate young lady. I have learnt to be more respectful, obedient and hard-working. From these sessions I also learnt to accept who I am and that I must learn to overcome my weakness and never let people bring me down. I will and am trying to put what I learnt into practice. From all of this counselling I want to become a counsellor to help other young ladies around the world and in my country. I will also like to help the less fortunate ones.”
Julianna
Julianna is a lively eight year old. With support from the Trusts for school fees at the Helping Hands Centre and medical assistance from the World Pediatric Project, she is able to participate in special education activities more fully. Julianna loves attending the Centre where she enjoys the company of her classmates, who are carefully guided through a range of activities by their dedicated teachers.
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