Trinidad and Tobago Sister Society Meeting November, 2019

On Saturday November 9th, 2019 the Trinidad and Tobago Sister Society (TTSS) of the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) hosted its November Sip and Paint Networking event. This event was held as the culmination of the Society’s Credit Union Month events. Over twenty (20) persons from ten (10) credit unions came together at Neal and Massy Credit Union’s Rooftop facility to participate in the event.

Guest speaker Camille Selvon-Abrahams, Animator, Multimedia Producer and UTT Lecturer encouraged participants to embrace the power of Art especially in these times when especially our young people are looking for unique avenues to express themselves. Specially invited guest, Dr. Monica Davis, Honorary Consulate to The Bahamas, was also presented with the efforts of fund raising done by the TTSS for the Bahamas Sister Society, in their rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Dorian.

The main activity for the afternoon was led by local Artist Paulette Narinesingh, who brought out the hidden artists in those present.

Trinidad and Tobago Sister Society’s Co-Founders Gail Rajkumar and Jamila Draper strongly believe that credit union women can play a major role in helping women and girls. They can be agents of change- helping them to develop themselves, achieve their ambitions and lift themselves out of poverty, or unhealthy situations. There is a collective responsibility to Credit Union members and communities to move the needle of the sustainable development goals using the co-operative principles of co-operation among co-operatives, by caring for community and continuous education.