In observance of International Day of the Girl Child, the Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs will be hosting activities throughout the month of October 2015 under the theme “The Power of the adolescent Girl”.
Activities will take place in the form of presentation, and activities amongst students (girls) from the various Primary/Secondary Schools. Presentation will be done on the following topic;
- Empowerment
- Domestic violence
- Education
- Self – Esteem
- Dating
- Hygiene Education
- Peer Pressure
The date, venue and time for the respective communities are as follows:
October 9th 2015 - Providenciales - Gustavos Lightbourne Sport Complex
October 16th 2015 - Middle/North Caicos - Horse Stable Beach
October 23rd 2015 - South Caicos - Community Centre
November 6th 2015 - Grand Turk/Salt Cay - HJRH School
All activities will commence at 9:00 am – 2:00pm.
"Let's celebrate and empower our women and girl throughout the TCI on the 11 October as we reflect on the challenges they have overcome".