Starting over: Stories of refugees and migrants in Trinidad and Tobago’
Starting over: Stories of refugees and migrants in Trinidad and Tobago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cthsvfXw1CI “Starting over” shows the conditions and life stories of some of the refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Trinidad and Tobago, more specifically, in the Chaguanas neighborhood. Qualified as a ‘hub of inclusivity’, this neighborhood is home to the majority of the nearly […]
Tactical Urbanismo reaches Trinidad and Tobago
Tactical Urbanismo reaches Trinidad and Tobago Implementation of tactical urbanism actions took place in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, from July 31 to August 7, 2023. The Longdenville neighborhood was the selected scenario, and the following spaces were intervened: the basketball court, the playground, the outdoor gym, the façade of the Longdenville community center and the […]
Building a new home
Building a new home Andreina Briceño is among the many Venezuelan women who have chosen Trinidad and Tobago as their new home. Through La Casita Centro Cultural Hispano, she actively facilitates gatherings that foster integration and solidarity between her compatriots and Trinidadians. Andreina’s generosity extends to her community, and she has adeptly confronted xenophobia by […]
Webinar on public space and women
Webinar on public space and women A webinar titled ‘Safety and Public Spaces: Integrating Gender and Leveraging Participatory Design for Inclusive Cities’ took place on June 9, 2023. Starting at 10:00 am and during two hours, this virtual workshop involved local councillors, aiming to encourage participation from the Chaguanas Borough Corporation and relevant community stakeholders, […]
Hydroponics for integration
Hydroponics for integration The Sustainable Hydroponics Agricultural Program for young Entrepreneurs (S.H.A.P.E.) Pilot Project was implemented by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Community Oriented Policing Section – Central Division (Police Youth Club) and saw 37 Venezuelan migrants and at-risk local youths trained to develop skills in setting-up and using hydroponic systems and traditional, sustainable […]
Personal & Community Safety Project
Personal & Community Safety Project The Personal and Community Safety Project in Chaguanas took place in August-September at the Enterprise Government Primary School in Chaguans. The project, which was implemented by the Amethyst School of Martial Arts (ASMA) and Security Training Academy, aimed to promote empowerment-based self defense training for Venezuelan migrant and local women […]
Amazing Race at Trinidad and Tobago
Amazing Race at Trinidad and Tobago Trinidadians and Venezuelans attended the first round of the SDG Amazing Race at Saith Park, Chaguanas on 25th September 2022. The event was hosted as the first of a series of events that allowed people to interact with the Sustainable Development Goals and what they mean for Trinidad and […]
Co-creation workshop with the community
Co-creation workshop with the community The Chaguanas UTT Campus hosted a workshop with the community, using the Minecraft tool, in order to visualize a more inclusive community through group design. In the activity, the adjustment and subsequent presentation of a public space frequently used by the community was carried out. The space had the participation […]
Cocreation workshop with community
Cocreation workshop with community On August 6-7, 2002, Longdenville residents shared the challenges they face and together found solutions for the entire community. The activity was held at the Longdenville Community Center, with the objective of receiving direct perspectives and comments from members of the host community and the Venezuelan refugee and migrant population in […]
Theatrical play in Longdenville
Theatrical play in Longdenville The Longdenville basketball court hosted the Talking to Strangers theatrical play, which sought to show the community the difficulties and promising issues of living in Longdenville and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as encourage participants to give feedback on what that is found on a day-to-day basis, seeking to generate effective […]
