January 2024

On January 27th CYEN had its first social of the year. Members headed to Folkestone Marine Park. Although it rained on their parade, members were still able to play road tennis and mix and mingle with one another.

NC Shannon Weekes, Administrative and Logistics Officer Jahdae Parris and Member Tyeisha Bradshaw participated in one of the Barbados Youth Development Council (BYDC) membership consultations on January 27th 2024. During the consultations CYEN members talked about what they would like to see from BYDC and how their operations can be improved. BYDC also shared their plans for the year with our members.

January 25th, CYEN in Barbados held its 2nd general meeting for the month of March. This general meeting was a bit special as members of the Chapter discussed the top 10 issues, from their perspective, which youth face that are critical for Sustainable Development. Coming out of the discussion, some of the issues raised were education, unemployment and the vulnerability of the country’s economy to external shocks.

On January 20th, Gildan held a beach cleanup in collaboration with CYEN at Long Beach Christ Church (South Entrance). It was an excellent effort from all those who participated. The pictures are testament to the success of the cleanup, but it also sheds light on the need for urgent action! Let us protect our coastlines!

On January 10th, CYEN shared its “Unregulated Garbage Disposal Sites (UGDS) in Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison” report with local stakeholders. In addition to the garbage disposal sites identified, the report also talks about solutions to help curb the issues. The findings of the report were carried in the Nation News on January 12th.

On January 12th, NC Shannon Weekes attended the Launch of First Citizens Community Corporate Social Responsibility Programme where NGOs and CSOs in Barbados can submit project proposals which align with First Citizens Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Pillar- Youth Development and Education.