This evening @BBCWorld invited me to provide some insight on Barbados' journey toward Republican status and the election of Dame Sandra Mason as President.
When disaster hits, children are especially vulnerable. UNICEF WASH Kits provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene essentials to keep families healthy.
This morning, we deployed over 800 ๐ฆ to families in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines affected by #HurricaneBeryl.
โOur teams across the Caribbean are ready to support national efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to families in need.โ - Karin Hulshof, Regional Director @uniceflac
https://t.co/1l0qE3W0lU
#HurricaneBeryl made landfall in Carriacou early this afternoon as a powerful Cat 4 storm!
750k people across the Eastern Caribbean, including 170k children, are still in the stormโs path.
UNICEF is monitoring & ready to support affected families.
Hurricane warnings are in place for ๐ง๐ง๐ฌ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐ป๐จ๐ฑ๐จ & Tobago... Dominica is under a TS watch.
This powerful system is expected to become a Cat 4 very soon.
Time to prepare is NOW! โณ
โก๏ธ Swipe through for essential tips to keep you and your family safe.
Young athletes in St. Vincent learned about healthy eating at a Cricket4Good clinic with Nepal & Bangladesh.
Fuel your body:
Carbs for energy โก๏ธ
Protein to build muscle
Vitamins to fight illness
Fluids to stay hydrated
#Cricket4Good#UNICEF
Young voices heard at #SIDS4! Caribbean delegates from the Global Children & Youth Action Summit are meeting with high-level officials like EU Commissioner @EU_Partnerships@JuttaUrpilainen to push for action on issues impacting them.
#SmallIslands#FutureLeaders
Young leaders are making their voices heard at #SIDSYouthSummit in Antigua & Barbuda!
Over 80 delegates kicked off the weekend with an eco-tour through stunning mangroves. Together, they explored the beauty & vulnerability of the ecosystems they fight to protect. #SIDS4