Organization: St. Mark’s Women in Action Inc.
Type of Organization: Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Establishment: May 2016
Location: Queen Street, Victoria, St. Mark
Amount Awarded: US$ 10,000
Project Team:
- Project Lead: Nicole Charles
- Administrative Support: Mrs. Lotten Haagman Friday
Technical Support: National Training Agency
Duration: 6 monthsThe St. Mark’s Women in Action Inc. initiative contributes to the capacity and skill development leading to sustainable livelihoods.
In 2022, the Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund Inc (GSDTF) had the pleasure of meeting a dynamic group of women from St. Mark’s Women in Action, a community-based organization in the parish of St. Mark. Their primary mission is to support the development and upliftment of women, girls, and the community.
Since its establishment in 2016, this organization has undertaken numerous capacity development initiatives for both its members and the wider community. One notable initiative received support from the GSDTF through a grant of USD 10,000.00, which was used to pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 1 training in Fish Processing and Handling.
Under the guidance of the Grenada National Training Agency (GNTA), Trainer Mr. Moran Mitchell and Coordinator Mrs. Lisa Chetram, seven (7) women and three (3) men participated in this training and successfully completed it in 2023. On January 24th, 2025, the achievement of this vibrant group was celebrated with an award ceremony held at the Radisson Beach Resort.
The GSDTF was honoured to be a part of this accomplishment, as we believe that this dynamic group will eventually become entrepreneurs, contributing to an increased supply of processed fish locally.
We look forward to future collaborations with the St. Marks’ Women In Action. If you want to donate to future capacity development of this group email us at [email protected] for more information.
