IYPN Workshop 2024 Highlights
Fragments Of Hope Marine Specialists
The Garifuna is a sea faring people. All except one, Garifuna community in Belize are coastal villages. As such the maintenance and preservation of our coastline, surrounding waters and marine life is an integral part of the preservation and maintenance of apects of our Garifuna tradtions. It is no surprise therefore that the presentations given by Fragments of Hope’s Marine specialists, resonated with our Nesters. More importantly, the facilitators themselves are youthful and vibrant and shared impressive expertise especially in responding to very interesting questions from the Nestors. Thank you Ms Gibson and Ms. Vernon for your heartwarming presence, particularly during the small group reflections session. Your knowledge warmth, passion and love towards those around your table made them the envy of the conference
. We are excited about future collaborations with Fragments of hope, as we continue our task of building capacity among our youths.
The Belize Coast Guard
The Belize Coast Gaurd was the first to confirm its participation but faced some unforseen difficulties arriving at this years Indegenous Youth Progress Nest Career Conference in Seine Bight village. Upon arrival, they took about five minutes to be updated on the program and with no further instructions, they took the initiative to join small groups and engaged as Mentors. I am extremely impressed with the level of professionalism, attention to details and compassion that I observed being displayed as our seamen took ownership of ensuring that small groups of nesters were adequately engaged in the reflection on their career choices. Nuff respect to the BCG. Your contribution to our success has not gone unnoticed. We look forward to further collaborations.
