Year 2023
DECEMBER 2023
PAINT- A -THON AT MASSY SUPERCENTER
Several youngsters showed off their artistry in the Massy car park,Warrens.
On display were 13 libraries, crafted by the woodworking class of the Barbados Community College, being painted by the volunteers from the Barbados Youth Corp, BCC, Massy Foundation and the PGDFF Team.
These free little libraries will be placed across the island at community centers, schools , and childcare board homes where children can take and read books.
The initiative was launched with the hope of rekindling a love for reading among the youth.
On display were 13 libraries, crafted by the woodworking class of the Barbados Community College, being painted by the volunteers from the Barbados Youth Corp, BCC, Massy Foundation and the PGDFF Team.
These free little libraries will be placed across the island at community centers, schools , and childcare board homes where children can take and read books.
The initiative was launched with the hope of rekindling a love for reading among the youth.
December 21st
PGDFF Spreading holiday cheer
The Child Care Board was the recipient of holiday baskets with books and Chefette food vouchers.(Emphasing to give kids salads and grilled food as healthier options) .Child Care Board Director Roseanne Richards accepted the gifts presented by PGDFF Global Health and Relief Director Dr.Krishnamurthy Kandamaran and Regional Project Manager,Sushma Kini.
Ms.Richards said that she is aware of the Free Little Libraries Project, and they have earmarked the cottages at the Nightengale Children's Village as a location in the new year to install a Free Little Library.
The PGDFF Caribbean literacy project is a collaboration with the Massy Foundation (Barbados) to give the children access to books in a free little library setup.
This project could not have been possible without the support of the Community Development Department and the students of the woodworking class of The Barbados Community College.
Dr.Kanda ended by reading a personal message from Prince Godwill, founder and president of the foundation:
"I want to wish you and your team Happy Holidays and keep doing the good work, and I am looking forward to working with you in the New Year."
Ms.Richards said that she is aware of the Free Little Libraries Project, and they have earmarked the cottages at the Nightengale Children's Village as a location in the new year to install a Free Little Library.
The PGDFF Caribbean literacy project is a collaboration with the Massy Foundation (Barbados) to give the children access to books in a free little library setup.
This project could not have been possible without the support of the Community Development Department and the students of the woodworking class of The Barbados Community College.
Dr.Kanda ended by reading a personal message from Prince Godwill, founder and president of the foundation:
"I want to wish you and your team Happy Holidays and keep doing the good work, and I am looking forward to working with you in the New Year."
BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2023
November 15th 2023
The 2nd Library was set up to cater to the needs of Ann Hill School students by giving them the appropriate books they need.
Massy Foundation Barbados Inc Director, Mrs. Dawn Layne said they were happy to partner once again with PGDFF ,to ignite the love of reading.It is essential for whether we are young people or older young people. Mrs Christina Johnson and Mrs Janelle Fletcher also of members of the Massy foundation were present.
Principal of Ann Hill, Mrs Esmelda Belle thanked all involved in the project for. remembering that institution and its students.
The libraries are being built by the students of the woodworking class at the Barbados Community College.
The ribbon was cut by Head Boy - Shaquan Bancroft and Head Girl- Jahzara Holder as teams from PGDFF Caribbean Inc,Massy Foundation (Barbados) Inc, Barbados Community College, Ann Hill School and Ministry of Education representatives looked on.
Massy Foundation Barbados Inc Director, Mrs. Dawn Layne said they were happy to partner once again with PGDFF ,to ignite the love of reading.It is essential for whether we are young people or older young people. Mrs Christina Johnson and Mrs Janelle Fletcher also of members of the Massy foundation were present.
Principal of Ann Hill, Mrs Esmelda Belle thanked all involved in the project for. remembering that institution and its students.
The libraries are being built by the students of the woodworking class at the Barbados Community College.
The ribbon was cut by Head Boy - Shaquan Bancroft and Head Girl- Jahzara Holder as teams from PGDFF Caribbean Inc,Massy Foundation (Barbados) Inc, Barbados Community College, Ann Hill School and Ministry of Education representatives looked on.
November 7 th 2023.
Launch at Parkinson Resource Center .
The Community Development Department is one of the partners of an initiative intended to reverse the decline in literacy in Barbados. It’s the Little Libraries project, which was launched on Tuesday, 7th November, 2023 at the Parkinson Resource Center in the Pine, St Michael.
Acting Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Hon. Davidson Ishmael, M.P announced that there will be similar libraries at various community centers throughout the island, with the aim to reach all sectors of the Barbadian population,” Minister Ishmael remarked.
He also added that the Ministry has conceptualized the project as a likely foundation for the formation and revival of reading clubs which will have the knock-on benefit of ensuring the sustainability of these mini-libraries. “Through its various agencies the Ministry commits to offer those reading clubs technical and financial support, and I am confident that our various partners who are with us today will pledge similar support,” he added. Minister Ishmael cut the ribbon to officially open the first Little Library, noting that its impact could be far reaching. When finished 15 mini-libraries will be established across Barbados.
Acting Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Hon. Davidson Ishmael, M.P announced that there will be similar libraries at various community centers throughout the island, with the aim to reach all sectors of the Barbadian population,” Minister Ishmael remarked.
He also added that the Ministry has conceptualized the project as a likely foundation for the formation and revival of reading clubs which will have the knock-on benefit of ensuring the sustainability of these mini-libraries. “Through its various agencies the Ministry commits to offer those reading clubs technical and financial support, and I am confident that our various partners who are with us today will pledge similar support,” he added. Minister Ishmael cut the ribbon to officially open the first Little Library, noting that its impact could be far reaching. When finished 15 mini-libraries will be established across Barbados.
Behind the scenes at BCC.
PGDFF Caribbean is proud to partner with Barbados Community College ,wood working class (Division of Technology),under the guidance of Mrs Nnaka Forde, Mr.Shawn Braithwaite and Mr .Peter Worrell. They were extremely receptive when we approached them to add this project to the curriculum.
BARBADOS September 2023
PGDFF Caribbean Inc. partnered with Bridgetown International University at the "Get Healthy Barbados" Expo at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center on September 2nd and 3rd.
The foundation promoted its mission and work in the region. A wine basket raffle and 50/50 raffle were given away in exchange for donations.
The BIU performed valuable health checks for attendees. BMI.
Glucose.
Blood Pressure .
The collaboration was a huge success.
The foundation promoted its mission and work in the region. A wine basket raffle and 50/50 raffle were given away in exchange for donations.
The BIU performed valuable health checks for attendees. BMI.
Glucose.
Blood Pressure .
The collaboration was a huge success.
BARBADOS JULY 2023
PGDFF Caribbean brought smiles to the children from the Marina Brewster Home at Farrs by treating them to a delightful breakfast at the Courtyard Marriott. The event was heartwarming as the organization also provided much-needed school supplies, fostering the kids' happiness and a sense of shared dreams.The children shared their dreams of becoming a lawyer,chef,teacher, hairdresser and even a body builder to name a few. It was a remarkable event of giving back.Their smiles said it all.
We are grateful to the partnership of the childcare board and local supporters who made this event successful.
We are grateful to the partnership of the childcare board and local supporters who made this event successful.
BARBADOS MAY 2023
Parkinson Secondary School
At the invitation of the University of West Indies,as part of their 60th anniversary as a campus celebration, the foundation president was invited to hold an interactive session with the kids.
We discussed the topic of importance of studying ,gave the kids gift bags, and answered all their eager questions on the Prince's travels. The kids were extremely enthusiastic and engaging.
We discussed the topic of importance of studying ,gave the kids gift bags, and answered all their eager questions on the Prince's travels. The kids were extremely enthusiastic and engaging.
The Principal Mr.Ian Holder attended the session
