Evangelical leaders discussing importance of Child Friendly Spaces in Dominica in a series of workshops

A workshop seeking to sensitize evangelical leaders on the importance of child friendly spaces in Dominica took place Friday.
The workshop was one of a series of sessions as part of a public awareness drive of the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Workshop Facilitator of Exocio Consultancies in Barbados Pastor Dr Kenroy Burke told the opening ceremony last Friday, the initiative will help further safeguard vulnerable groups in society.

Workshop Facilitator of Exocio Consultancies in Barbados Pastor Dr Kenroy Burke

Meantime, Assistant Chief Education Officer Jeffrey Blaize says it is in the church’s best interest to ensure that the future leaders of the church possess the Christ-like qualities needed.

​Assistant Chief Education Officer Jeffrey Blaize

And Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development Marcella Powell represented Education Minister Peter St Jean.
She says church leaders run active children ministry programs that engage the youngest members of the congregations in Bible studies and faith building exercises.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development Marcella Powell. The Child’s Friendly Schools initiative was implemented in 2009.