By Admin. Updated 10:02 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Athalia Gloster- Miss Flow in the Miss SVG pageant has embarked on a youth development programme that she says aims to inspire future leaders.
She undertook the one-week initiative under the GECCU Community Service project where she was given the task of executing a project under the portfolio of the Minister of Youth Development.
The community service project is something each contestant in the Miss SVG Pageant must undertake. They each get one week to embark on community service. This year’s pageant is slated for October 5, 2024.
Gloster’s week ran from August 19 to 25. Here is how she inspired young people in South Windward communities into community leadership.
On Monday, August 19th students from Peruvian Vale, Biabou, Argyle, and surrounding areas received a tour of the Argyle International Airport. They also gained insight into the different departments, the operations, and gained information on the job opportunities at the Airport.
The students received a hands on experience and personal tour from Miss Flow, Athalia Gloster.
Tuesday, August 20th saw students from the Argyle RC Primary, Biabou Methodist, and New Prospect Infant schools engaged in a reading fair. Students with learning difficulties were selected and they were actively involved in fun and interactive reading activities.
On Wednesday August 21st, Athalia hosted a mentorship activity where businesses were selected to host secondary students as interns. The businesses were; Hair by Nasha in Biabou, Biabou District Council, Biabou Post Office and Jo’s Bar and Grillin Argyle. The students received hands on training in stock keeping, record keeping, accounting, customer service and cosmetology.
Day four, Thursday August 22nd saw a financial literacy workshop at the Biabou Resource Centre. Students from the ages of 14- 18 years received presentations on budgeting, career planning, and creating credit union accounts. The presenters were; Mr. Adrian Odle, Mrs Denisha Hector- Quashie and Ms. Danny- Lee Francis.
On Friday August 23rd a community beautification activity was hosted. Students planted small trees and flowers near the main road in Peruvian Vale to lift the overall presence and appearance of the community.
The final activity, a Family Fun Day was held on Sunday, August 25th, this activity was held to bring together persons in and around the community of Biabou. The activity also saw the launch of the Women’s Empowerment Project created by Athalia Gloster. The group is comprised of ten (10) young ladies from the Biabou/ Peruvian Vale communities and will see weekly activities and sessions to build their social skills, communication skills, and knowledge.
The project was managed by Ms. Chellise Rogers.
The goal was to harness the potential of South Windward youth and prepare them to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and responsible and disciplined citizens. The main sponsors were; GECCU, FLOW, St. Vincent Brewery Limited, Mountain Top, Forestry Services, National Parks, Rivers and Beaches, Playtime by Uncle Skinny, and Dons Digital.
The project’s motto was; To provide the youth of Peruvian Vale and surrounding areas with essential skills and opportunities for personal, professional, and community development.
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