Castries, March 7, 2024 – As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, 2025 under the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, the Upton Gardens Girls Centre, a satellite agency of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, welcomed officials from Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences for a special event dedicated to empowering young women.
On March 5, in a heartfelt demonstration of support for the Centre’s mission to nurture and uplift young girls facing challenging circumstances, Treisha Joseph, Director of People & Culture at Windjammer Landing, delivered an impassioned message to the girls, emphasizing resilience, self-confidence, and perseverance in the face of adversity. In addition to her inspirational words, Joseph and her team presented care packages to the girls as a tangible symbol of encouragement and support.
“For us as a company, a lot of what we do in People & Culture is about developing individuals, building confidence, and providing support so that they feel empowered to step out and do their best in their respective disciplines,” Joseph remarked. “We are here to encourage you to do the same. Regardless of the challenges you may face, keep pressing on, keep accelerating, and keep moving forward. Use the support system you have here at the Upton Gardens Girls Centre to do your very best. We recognize you as the young, upcoming, and empowered woman that you are.”
Jacqueline Simeon, Director of the Upton Gardens Girls Centre, also addressed the gathering and underscored the Centre’s unwavering commitment to the empowerment of young women.
“As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we at the Upton Gardens Girls Centre understand the importance of empowering young women, as they are the next generation of leaders,” Simeon stated. “We appreciate that Windjammer Landing has seized this opportunity to tell these girls, through both their presence and their contributions, that they are important. That’s why what we do here is important. And that they, like every other woman, can become whatever they aspire to be, for as long as they wish, in the best way they choose.”
Simeon also took the opportunity to commend the dedicated staff of the Centre for their tireless efforts in rehabilitating and mentoring the girls, as well as the young women themselves for their resilience and determination to overcome life’s obstacles.
The Upton Gardens Girls Centre continues to be a beacon of hope, providing life-changing interventions, counseling, and developmental programs that equip young girls with the skills and confidence needed to transform their lives. As International Women’s Day approaches, the Centre remains steadfast in its mission to foster resilience, self-worth, and ambition among Saint Lucia’s young women.
