By Admin. Updated 7:41 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
To celebrate this year’s Caribbean Soroptimist Day which is celebrated every 16th of January, Soroptimist International St. Vincent and the Grenadines presented the Kingstown Technical Institute with ten (10) sewing machines.
This was made possible through a partnership with a sister club, Soroptimist International of San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago, which provided the funds to purchase the machines locally.
The Principal of the Kingstown Technical Institute, Mr. Bertillon Hamilton, thanked the club for the donation and stated that the machines will aid the students in their CXC School Based Assessments.
President Jane Farrell encouraged the students to watch sewing videos on the internet which she said would help hone their skills. Also, she utilized the opportunity to inspire the students by sharing her journey in garment production.
Rene Baptiste Soroptimist International St. Vincent and the Grenadines Governance Chair and President of Soroptimist International Caribbean Network stated that the machines are for the empowerment of the next generation and reiterated that although their club is a women’s organization, they believe in gender equality.
Thus, they were excited and encouraged to hear that males also use the machines for self-improvement. Other members of the club who were present also motivated the students and conveyed their best wishes.
The Caribbean Soroptimist Day celebration continued on Sunday 19th January with worship at the Kingstown Methodist Church. This was followed by a brunch and fellowship to reflect on the commitment to support women and girls.
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