As
part of ongoing efforts to empower the people of the Turks and Caicos
Islands (TCI), the Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs,
Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs, is reviving the TCI Chapter of
100 Hundred Black Men.
Public
meetings and other activities have been planned in Grand Turk and
Providenciales (see schedule below) and the Department urges existing
members and other interested individuals to attend the meetings and get
involved in the activities.
The
100 Black Men Chapter was established in June 2006 to empower
underprivileged males throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. As with
other Chapters, this organisation is built on four pillars, which are
described as
“Four for the Future”
Mentoring, Education, Health and Wellness and Economic Development”.
This year the department of Gender Affairs has sought to revitalise the group one way to shape the social structure.
The
Department recognises the value of the group’s social, economic and
cultural challenges in light of the inadequacies of available support
structures to advance and shape the social and economic growth and
development of in particular the young men and boys of the TCI.
The
TCI Chapter of 100 Hundred Black Men received its Charter in November
2006 and became an official member of the 100 Black Men Organisation of
America.
Schedule of Activities
Tuesday 29th April
·
Meetings with Government Officials throughout the day
·
Community Meeting with 100 Black Men Members; Business Community, Civic Groups at the Ed Garland Youth Centre at
6pm - Providenciales
Wednesday 30th April
·
Guest Appearance on The Breakfast Club with Diana Swann - Providenciales
·
Guest Appearance on Expressions Radio Program Turks and Caicos (RTC)
·
Community Meeting with 100 Black Men Members & Civic Groups, Business Community at
1pm at the Salem Baptist Church
Sunday School Hall - Grand Turk