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✨ Reflecting on a Decade of Service in Child Protection ✨

This year marks ten years of Child Protection Protocol development and training across our region, and my heart is full of gratitude. I am especially thankful to Dr. Lisa McClean-Trotman the incredible team at UNICEF Eastern Caribbean for affording me the opportunity to serve our children and to help safeguard their future. 🙏🏽💙

Most recently, I had the privilege of serving in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, at the Ministry of Education’s Summer Institute 2025 under the inspiring theme:
“FULL S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Future Focused, Student Led.”

It was an honour to facilitate two sessions with principals, senior school leaders, counsellors, and auxiliary staff on the topic: “Creating Safer Schools: Understanding and Upholding our Child Safeguarding Responsibilities.”

I wish to sincerely compliment the Honourable Minister, Sharie B. de Castro (pictured), along with the Ministry and its highly professional, driven team, for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the best interests of children remain at the centre of education. Their dedication to ensuring no harm is done is both inspiring and exemplary.

Indeed, the British Virgin Islands are meticulously setting themselves apart as leaders in Child Protection across our region. 🌎✨

Special commendations go out to Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe and Mrs. Heida Joyles-Selwood for their outstanding leadership and support in this important work.

Here’s to a future where every child learns, grows, and thrives in safety. 🌱👧🏽👦🏽