Longdenville, Trinidad and Tobago — May 27th of 2023
In a collaborative effort, Living Water Community (LWC) and the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) organized a Community Fair in Longdenville, aiming to raise awareness about recycling practices and offer essential services to the local community and Venezuelan migrants.
Additionally, translation services were offered for EMA’s activities, ensuring English and Spanish speakers could fully participate. The information was delivered in a structured manner, resembling a production line, to ensure that attendees received crucial information before obtaining a food bag from LWC.
Beyond recycling education, Living Water Community extended its services to the host and Venezuelan mobility community. Legal advice, birth registration support, educational services registration, and information on topics such as gender-based violence and child immunizations were provided. As a result:
• 6 individuals received on-site computer literacy support.
• 44 migrant children were registered for education services.
• 97 individuals received guidance from EMA on recycling best practices.
• 97 individuals, including locals and VMC members, received food bags.
• 6 individuals received immediate legal assistance.
Essentially, the fair successfully educated all 110 adult attendees on recycling practices and the places within the community to recycle materials. EMA’s ‘Waste Way?’ activity lays the foundation for reducing waste and its environmental impact. Follow-up initiatives include ongoing legal and education assistance, with a focus on assessing the long-term impact on participants.