In keeping with its mission to facilitate development and self-
sufficiency among the people of Turks and Caicos Islands, the
Department of Social Development and Welfare in partnership
with UNICEF hosted its annual The Lady in Me programme on
the island of South Caicos on 31 March.
The programme reached 21 female students from forms 1 and
2 at the Marjorie Basden High school and sought to create a
space where these young ladies can interact with, learn from
the experience of older women and be inspired and
empowered to greatness.
The programme which was hosted at the East Bay Resort saw
young ladies participating in capacity building sessions on
topics such as "Goal setting and achievable steps" and "Your
thoughts become your reality". The young girls helped in
identifying presenters from the community of South Caicos who
they would like to speak to them. Miss Kiatana Robinson and
Miss Maria Clare, women of the soul spoke vibrantly and
informatively into these young ladies lives.
The day culminated with the girls creating vision boards
outlining their personal goals and aspirations and with a
commitment to focus on and achieve those goals.
Commenting on the workshop, Director Tiffany Thomas-
Browne who was in attendance and a leading lady who grew up
in South Caicos said that everyone needs someone to
encourage and mentor them to their fullest potential. Persons
they can aspire to become and guide them in fulfilling their
goals and purpose in life through such positive interactions and
relationships. She said that the Vision Board workshop set out
to accomplish just that and to help the young ladies to believe
in writing their visions down and knowing they can achieve it.
She thanked her team who assisted in the preparation and
organization to ensure its success.
