St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Philon Andrews and Deona Nero attended the Good Deeds Day Caribbean Regional Conference, which took place from October 21st to 24th, 2023, in the vibrant setting of Trinidad and Tobago. This monumental occasion marks the first-ever Good Deeds Day conference in the Caribbean, as we join the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe in a shared commitment to fostering positive change through Volunteering.

Miss Nero the National Coordinator also participated in a virtual round table discussion under the theme “the future of conversation – Engaging the next generation of environmental champions.” This discussion was held by the National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

Three beach cleanups were held on the leeward side of the island in collaboration with Miss Area Foy. With the final cleanup being completed on September 16th, which is globally commemorated as International Coastal Cleanup Day.

The announcement of new collaboration with the Miss SVG Pageant with contestant Miss Arena Foy on her GECCU Community Service Project under the theme ‘’Tide to Thrive.” Her mission was simple yet impactful, to preserve the natural beauty of our beaches, promote sustainable fishing practices, and restore our precious coral reefs as well as giving blue economy businesses the opportunity to advertise their products. CYEN SVG Chapter will be collaborating on three beach clean ups and a deep sea clean up.

There was a collaboration with the Junior Chambers International (JCI) for Earth Day; by taking activism to the streets of capital Kingstown under the theme “Invest in our Planet” whereas there was a march held on April 21st, 2023. The march started at the Peace Memorial Hall and reconvened at Victoria Park to have an awareness session among the participating school that attended the march about how each student can play an important role in protecting nature in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

There was a collaboration with the Junior Chambers International (JCI) for Earth Day; by taking activism to the streets of capital Kingstown under the theme “Invest in our Planet” whereas there was a march held on April 21st, 2023. The march started at the Peace Memorial Hall and reconvened at Victoria Park to have an awareness session among the participating school that attended the march about how each student can play an important role in protecting nature in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

“Passing the Goodness Around,” led us to the Brighton Methodist Primary School on February 2nd! World Wetlands Day 2023 was celebrated with the Brighton Methodist Primary School with students from 5th and 6th grade. They learnt why it is important to play a vital role in protecting our wetlands within the Caribbean. #GenerationRestoration #ForWetlands

“Pass the Goodness Around,” which is the Caribbean theme for Good Deeds Day 2023. CYEN SVG Chapter has officially launched their Good Deed Day year of activities by consecrating it at the Glen Baptist Church on January 29th, 2023. #GDD #passthegoodnessaround #cyen #doinggooddeeds