"From Risk to Radiance"
Launch & Opening Ceremony
“A New Journey Begins: Planting Seeds of Change”
The Launch and Opening Ceremony for the Creative Pathways to Youth Crime Prevention Programme Summer Version was held on Saturday 19th July 2025 at the Calliaqua Town Hall.
Programme Materials
Each participant received a document folder complements Coreas Pharmacy located in Coreas City Store, managed by Mrs Jean Johnney-Findlay. The folders contained note pads complements Mrs Brenda Hazell at the Government Printery, as well as pens, pencils and the activities schedule for the duration of the programme..
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. (Isaiah 43-19 NLT)
Daily Sessions
"Grounded & Guarded: Thriving with Peace in a Connected World"
Participants were engaged in Spiritual Empowerment via Devotions, Social-Emotional Learning and Psycho-Education Skills (Life Skills), Personal Safety and Risk Awareness, Digital Literacy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mentorship, and Counselling with facilitators who are trained experts in their various fields.
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (Isaiah 26:3 NLT)
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)
Creative Expressions
“Made to Create: Our Voices in Colour, Sound, and Story”
Participants had opportunities to creatively express themselves through the following:
Music, Art, Dance, and Games
Creative Expressions
In the videos are participants' creative expressions of music, dance and art.
- Please note that we do not own the rights for the music "This Island is Mine".
- Participants composed the song "Stay Focus" with the assistance of their facilitator, Mrs. Marla Nanton-James.
- The participants created their free style dance moves based on the story they wanted to tell as guided by their dance instructor Claydonna Peters.
- The art session was facilitated by our very own Grace Brown and Gabriella James..
The Lord has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers. (Exodus 35:35 NLT)
Praise his name with dancing, accompanied by tambourine and harp. For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. (Psalm 149:3-4 NLT)
Youth Voices March, Rally & Exhibition
“Voices That Rise Together: United in Respect, Empowered for Action”
Chanting "From Risk to Radiant We Rise Together No More Crime", participants confidently marched through the streets of Fair Hall and Glen as youth advocates against the rise in youth crime in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a whole.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. (Proverbs 31:8 NLT).
Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12 NLT)
Snacks and Refreshments
“Nourishing bodies, energizing minds, uplifting hearts”
Meals were prepared by our very own Chef Seamon Haynes every day for every one free of charge.
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT)
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say, "They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever" (2 Corinthians 9:8-9 NLT).
Reflection & Growth
“The Journey Forward: Stronger, Wiser, Ready”
The Creative Pathways to Youth Crime Prevention Programme Summer Version
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT).
Closing Ceremony and Graduation
“Commissioned to Shine: Walking New Paths”
The Creative Pathways to Youth Crime Prevention Programme Summer Version climaxed with a Closing Ceremony and Graduation. All participants, facilitators and contributors were given certificates of participation and appreciation.
“Arise, [Youths]! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you.(Isaiah 60:1 NLT [Youths added]).
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT).
Expression of Gratitude
"Hearts Full, Voices Raised: Giving Thanks Together"
The Founder and Executive Director and the Board of Directors of PECI Inc. would like to express sincere appreciation for the following persons who and businesses which contributed to the success of our first annual summer programme 'Creative Pathways to Youth Crime Prevention':
Sponsor
- Chances International Ministries, USA and Rev. Andrea N. Thomas
Monetary Contributors:
- Jacqueline King, USA
- Rosedarline Luc, USA
- Elita Fransis, USA
- Sister Vilna Barker
- Grace Warren
- Janice King
- Michelle Richardson
- Annalita Dublin - Also, for conducting Devotions and volunteering in the programme
- Zero Hunger Trust Fund
Other Contributions:
- Seamon Haynes – The Chef for the entire programme
- Rhea Ollivierre - Chair Person at both the Launch & Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony and Graduation as well as volunteering in the programme
- Rae-Dawn Haynes - Host for the Zoom Room at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Tamia Glasgow - Ushering at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Kairo Providence - Ushering at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Rachelle O’Brien - Maintenance of the Youth Centre
- Donna Telesford - Donation of Chicken
- Allynda Telesford - IT Services
- The National Lotteries Authority - Donation of Fans
- VC3 TV - Live Streaming of both the Youth Voices March, Rally & Exhibition and Closing Ceremony and Graduation
- Brenda Hazell - Design and creation of Note Pads
- Coreas Pharmacy located in Coreas City Store and Mrs Jean Johnney-Findlay - Donation of Document Folders
- Model Printery - Printing of certificates and programmes
- St. Vincent Brewery Ltd. - Donation of Drinks
- Global Distributors Limited - Donation of Snacks
- Yvonne Caine - Opening Prayer at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Hannah Archibald - Rendition of the National Anthem at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Bernadette Latchman - Closing Prayer at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- Timora Peters – National Commission on Crime Prevention - Brief Remarks at the Launch and Opening Ceremony
- The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force – CID, IT Division and the Calliaqua Police Station - Police Officers who facilitated some of the sessions.
- ASP Browne, Police Officer
- Inspector Bristol, for Brief Remarks and distribution of certificates to participants at the Closing Ceremony and Graduation.
- The Use of the Calliaqua Town Hall for the Launch and Opening Ceremony
Facilitators:
- Joanne Haynes, Professional Counsellor
- Rhea Ollivierre, Law Graduate
- Grace Warren, Health Researcher
- Shawnte Brown, Marketing Executive
- Claudette Pierre, Counsellor, Family Court. Also, for the opening prayer and distribution of certificates at the Closing Ceremony and Graduation
- Dr. Jozelle Miller, Psychologist
- Corporal Hoyte, Police Officer
- Sergeant Angello Duncan, Police Officer
- Detective Johnson, Police Officer
- Roselle Solomon, Counsellor, Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre
- Marla Nanton-James, Communications Specialist & Musician
- Odelia Thomas, Ministry of National Mobilization
- Claydonna Peters, Admin Officer 2, Ministry of Culture
- Kenneth King, Retired Educator
- Phillia Allexander, Senior Web Designer, eGovernment Unit, ITSD
- Zita Barnwell, Lawyer
- Enda Weekes, Admin Officer, Youth Affairs Department
- Grace Browne, Art, Student, SVG Community College
- Gabriella James, Art, Student, SVG Community College
- Annalita Dublin, School Counsellor
Participants and parents:
All participants and their parents. Without you the programme could not have materialized.
