It was a truly special day as we joined the Department of Gender Affairs – Nevis to launch Phase 2 of the Nevis component of our Menstrual Health Education Project.
It was inspiring to stand alongside our partners— the Health Promotion Unit Nevis, UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, ACF SKN, the Department of Education – Nevis, the Department of Sports – Nevis, and WASH United— all dedicated to supporting menstrual health and well-being. This high-level commitment underscores the importance of a cross-sectoral, all-of-society approach to ensure that women and girls can achieve the best health possible.
A huge thank you to our wonderful speakers:
Hon. Jahnel Nisbett, Minister of Health, Gender Affairs and Social Empowerment, Nevis
Zahnela Claxton, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Sports and Library Services, Nevis
Saros Hendrickson, Director, Department of Gender Affairs, Nevis
Nadine Carty, Nevis Health Promotion Unit Coordinator, Ministry of Health
Jamir Claxton, Director of Sports, Nevis
Abi Begho, Programme Director, Lake Health and Wellbeing
Lyston Skerritt, Adolescent Development Specialist, UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Area
Rodney Browne, Chairperson, Advancement of Children Foundation
Ina Jurga, International Coordinator of Menstrual Hygiene Day & Thematic Lead for Menstrual Health and Hygiene, WASH United
Jemecia Paul, Menstrual Health Educator, St. Kitts
A special thank you to Jaheem Sturge and Makanaka Chirima, two brave students who shared their reflections on what they learned during Phase 1. Your voices remind us why this work is so important.
Finally, thank you to Jay Robinson (YogaBae Jay), our Project Assistant, for so energetically moderating the event.
We’re excited about Phase 2 in Nevis and the impact it will have on the lives of women and girls.
Next stop: St. Kitts! Stay tuned for Phase 2 of our St. Kitts component—coming soon!