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The Catholic Commission for Social Justice has been asked by Archbishop Jason Gordon to lead this ministry in the Archdiocese and to assist parishes and religious communities in reaching out to communities in need.
We recognise our duties and obligations to the wider community. We must always respect the dignity of the human person. We value the process of reflection, research and action.
Child Friendly Spaces (CFSs) provide children of all ages with a safe place where they participate in organized activities to play, socialize, learn, and express themselves as they rebuild their lives. CFSs provides support and protection from physical harm and psychosocial distress.
The Archdiocese has partnered with UNICEF, and works closely with the Children’s Authority to ensure that separated and unaccompanied minors were housed while alternatives were sourced. The goal of the program is to find caring families for unaccompanied migrant children presently in Trinidad and Tobago.
In this video we explore the birth and genesis of the AMMR. This video features interviews with His Grace, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, Dr. Aloys Kamuragiye Representative of the UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area Office, Former Chair of the CCSJ/AMMR, Ms. Leela Ramdeen and Ms. Shelly-Ann Simon, Co-ordinator of the Alternative Care Program.
The old adage, “it takes a village” was never more appropriate. Meet the real life heroes of the AMMR. Hear their real-life stories on the challenges and strides that are making to the vulnerable migrant and refugee community.
Our UNICEF sponsored Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) are often the only form of alternative education that Venezuelan children receive. Hear from our teachers, parents and the children of our Child-Friendly Spaces about the impact of our programmes.
“In order to prepare a truly human future, it is not enough to reject evil. We must build the common good together.” – Pope Francis.