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Education
MoEST Joins #ActOnFacts: The Food in Our Schools Matters Campaign
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) joins the #ActOnFacts: The Food in Our Schools Matters campaign. This regional initiative, led by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in collaboration with UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aims to continue building momentum for healthier school food environments across the Caribbean.
Education
Hope Haven focuses on educating children who are not attending school
A significant number of children are not enrolled in school on Ambergris Caye. This challenge is complex and involves various economic, social, and educational factors. In response, several initiatives are being implemented to ensure that more children have access to education. One such effort is Hope Haven’s upcoming free learning center, which is currently accepting applications.
Education
Hope Haven hosts a 3-day educational event
Hope Haven Children’s Home and Empowering Center recently organized a three-day event in Downtown San Pedro for children aged 4 to 13. The event, held from October 2nd to October 4th, featured educational activities from 9AM to 11AM and 3PM to 5PM. The primary objective was to engage and educate the young minds of Ambergris Caye through a range of fun and educational activities, leaving a lasting impact on the children's learning journey.
Government
UNICEF Belize and the Republic of Korea invest in strengthening Primary Health Care in Belize
UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Belize handed over essential, state-of-the-art equipment to the Ministry of Health & Wellness in a short ceremony held at the National Vaccine Building in Belmopan.
Community and Society
RET and UNICEF host child protection presentation at the Hope Haven in San Pedro
On Tuesday, February 27th, RET International Belize and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) hosted a child protection presentation under the team "The bruises will heal, but the scars will last a lifetime," held at the Hope Haven Children's Home and Empowerment Center in San Pedro from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The presentation was based on child protection to stop child abuse and neglect for children who go through abuse and even trafficking in children. Trafficking of children occurs when there is any unlawful movement of children to use them for profit.
Government
Ministry of Sustainable Development and UNICEF Sign MOU
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize a partnership for the protection of children, mothers, and vulnerable Belizeans.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture and Fyffes Join Forces to Combat Childhood Malnutrition in Belize
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with Fyffes, is proud to announce the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) on November 22nd, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to address malnutrition among school-aged children in Southern Belize. This partnership is dedicated to supporting the Bella Vista Community and Community Feeding Program, with a specific focus on Bella Vista Primary School.
Community and Society
For every child, every right: San Pedro celebrates Children’s Week
Schools across Belize celebrated Children's Week starting Monday, November 13th, under the theme "For every child, every right." Here in San Pedro, children from preschools and primary schools enjoyed week-long fun, culminating on Friday, November 17th, with the island's largest primary school, San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS), hosting a grand, colorful parade across San Pedro's main streets.
