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The YWCA Snack Shop will be closed for the holidays on December 14, 2012 and re-opens on January 7th, 2013. We thank all those who supported us for the year 2012 and look forward to seeing you for the New Year 2013.
Season’s Greetings and God Bless to all
Thanks Management
Season’s Greetings and God Bless to all
Thanks Management
Women Leading Change
Marcie Martinez from the YWCA of Belize
Being able to represent World YWCA and YWCA Belize at AIDS 2012 is a great privilege. Since the time I have reach Washington I have been overwhelmed with all that has been happening. The conference is an international conference that is hosting thousands of delegates from around the world. Therefore the opportunity to meet and network is great. On Friday the 20th of July we started to participate in sessions that highlighted the work that is being done all over the world in regards to HIV. I believe that many people are really doing great work in the fight against HIV. However, I do believe that we all are missing something in this fight because the numbers for new infections are still very high. There is still so much to be done, even in my country. Everyday having been in Washington, I am learning that HIV is affecting humanity everywhere but at the end of the day we are working in unity to tackle HIV.
Also, meeting and being able to work with the other YWCA delegates has made being able to participate in AIDS 2012 much manageable. I am very impressed with the YWCA delegation because they are dynamic leaders who are very passionate about making change in their communities. I have been enjoying my days getting to know these amazing women. We have been participating in marches and attending sessions that are highlighting the issues that have been arising around HIV. We also had the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Jen Schakowsky who represents the district of Illinois. She is an amazing woman who is passionate about women’s right. We were all excited about sitting with her and sharing what the different countries in the YWCA delegation are doing in the area of HIV.
Great things happening in Washington right now!
To read the full article, follow the link: http://womenleadingchange.wordpress.com/
Also, meeting and being able to work with the other YWCA delegates has made being able to participate in AIDS 2012 much manageable. I am very impressed with the YWCA delegation because they are dynamic leaders who are very passionate about making change in their communities. I have been enjoying my days getting to know these amazing women. We have been participating in marches and attending sessions that are highlighting the issues that have been arising around HIV. We also had the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Jen Schakowsky who represents the district of Illinois. She is an amazing woman who is passionate about women’s right. We were all excited about sitting with her and sharing what the different countries in the YWCA delegation are doing in the area of HIV.
Great things happening in Washington right now!
To read the full article, follow the link: http://womenleadingchange.wordpress.com/
YWCA Belize Elects New President at AGM
Mrs. Sheree Smiling Craig is the new President of the Belize Young Women Christian Association (YWCA). She was elected at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 28, 2012.
Mrs. Craig’s involvement with the YWCA, Belize can be traced to her teenage years as a member of the Youth Group. During those years she was actively involved in membership drives and fundraising efforts to renovate the main interior hall and kitchen area. She was instrumental in starting a mentorship program that partnered each member of the youth group with an elderly woman in the community, targeting those who lived alone. She, along with other youths, helped to organize entertainment, made home visits, and helped them with small errands. For several years, she conducted exercise classes for women of the “Y” before leaving the country to study abroad. She has been particularly responsible for tabulating at the ever popular and most important fundraising activity, the Ms. “Y” pageant for seniors. Mrs. Craig became a member of the Board of the “Y” in 2008 and continues in service to the women and youth of Belize.
Mrs. Craig is bringing extensive business experience to the YWCA. Her professional experience includes work in the financial industry and as an educator. Mrs. Craig is married to Dr. Peter Craig and they are proud parents of twin girls and a son.
Mrs. Craig succeeds Dr. Carla Barnett who provided outstanding leadership to YWCA for the last three years.
The other members of the executive are: First Vice-President, Beverly Brown, Second Vice-President, Sheryl Terry, Treasurer, Jacqueline Taibo and Secretary, Jennifer Smith. The other board of directors are Sonia Lenares, General Secretary (ex-officio member), Dame Elaine Middleton, Norma Sutherland, Lejia Melanie Gideon, Ann Marie Williams, Alifa Elrington, Yolanda Murray, Geovannie Collins, Shellon Nunez, Joyce Flowers, Candice Gomez, Tricia Gideon, Denise O’Brien Young, Gina Garcia, Marlise Leslie, and Gaynell Williams. The all volunteer board brings experience, leadership and commitment to guide the efforts of the organization.
The YWCA of Belize commits to 25 percent of Board positions being filled by young women aged 30 or under. Both the Executive and the 16-member board of directors will be sworn in at the next board meeting.
Guest speaker for the occasion was Ms. Margaret Nicholas, Director of Belize Family Court. Ms. Nicholas said that she is very impressed with the important work the YWCA is doing in the community and encouraged those present to support the initiative of the “Y” for a better quality of life for women and the youth of Belize.
YWCA Belize has been working with the Belizean Community for 56 years.
Mrs. Craig’s involvement with the YWCA, Belize can be traced to her teenage years as a member of the Youth Group. During those years she was actively involved in membership drives and fundraising efforts to renovate the main interior hall and kitchen area. She was instrumental in starting a mentorship program that partnered each member of the youth group with an elderly woman in the community, targeting those who lived alone. She, along with other youths, helped to organize entertainment, made home visits, and helped them with small errands. For several years, she conducted exercise classes for women of the “Y” before leaving the country to study abroad. She has been particularly responsible for tabulating at the ever popular and most important fundraising activity, the Ms. “Y” pageant for seniors. Mrs. Craig became a member of the Board of the “Y” in 2008 and continues in service to the women and youth of Belize.
Mrs. Craig is bringing extensive business experience to the YWCA. Her professional experience includes work in the financial industry and as an educator. Mrs. Craig is married to Dr. Peter Craig and they are proud parents of twin girls and a son.
Mrs. Craig succeeds Dr. Carla Barnett who provided outstanding leadership to YWCA for the last three years.
The other members of the executive are: First Vice-President, Beverly Brown, Second Vice-President, Sheryl Terry, Treasurer, Jacqueline Taibo and Secretary, Jennifer Smith. The other board of directors are Sonia Lenares, General Secretary (ex-officio member), Dame Elaine Middleton, Norma Sutherland, Lejia Melanie Gideon, Ann Marie Williams, Alifa Elrington, Yolanda Murray, Geovannie Collins, Shellon Nunez, Joyce Flowers, Candice Gomez, Tricia Gideon, Denise O’Brien Young, Gina Garcia, Marlise Leslie, and Gaynell Williams. The all volunteer board brings experience, leadership and commitment to guide the efforts of the organization.
The YWCA of Belize commits to 25 percent of Board positions being filled by young women aged 30 or under. Both the Executive and the 16-member board of directors will be sworn in at the next board meeting.
Guest speaker for the occasion was Ms. Margaret Nicholas, Director of Belize Family Court. Ms. Nicholas said that she is very impressed with the important work the YWCA is doing in the community and encouraged those present to support the initiative of the “Y” for a better quality of life for women and the youth of Belize.
YWCA Belize has been working with the Belizean Community for 56 years.
YWCA and EU signing ceremony
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