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ASJA Review

ASJA Review


On November 19, 2015, Krystal Ghisyawan, representing the Silver Lining Foundation, met with the Parent-teacher Association of the Anjuman Sunnat ul Jamaat Association (ASJA) Primary School in San Fernando. There were approximately one hundred parents in attendance. Krystal spoke for fifteen minutes on the parents’ role in raising future adults, their responsibility for stemming the spread of bullying by teaching how to respect others and empathise, as well as how to deal with bullying in schools. The talk was followed…

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SLF Condemns the Use of Homophobic Language/Bullying


SLF Condemns the Use of Homophobic Language/Bullying by Elected Representatives and Public Officials. The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) is once again calling on all elected representatives and public officials to conduct themselves in a manner that is befitting of their office, to the benefit of all citizens of our nation. The use of language that is crude, offensive and inflammatory which discriminates or persecutes persons or groups in society, has no place inside the walls of our country’s Parliament or…

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SLF seeks Ministry’s approval to conduct Survey


SLF seeks Ministry’s approval to conduct National School Climate Survey on Bullying. The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) applauds the Minister of Education’s recent comments that his ministry is committed to acting on information on bullying. This statement affirms a strong stance against violence in our nation’s schools by the Ministry of Education and certainly sends the right message that bullying should not and will not be tolerated. However the foundation holds the view that any policy that is reactive and…

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A Safe Space – Film


The Silver Lining Foundation is pleased to announce the world premiere of its short documentary “A Safe Space” at this year’s Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival! The film tells the story of young George Kazanjian who took his life stemming from the difficulties of dealing with his sexual identity. It goes on to tell the many similar struggles of other young people and how a brave few sought to turn tragedy into hope for others. Directed and produced by Near…

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SLF Reaches out to LGBTI Youth


Trinidad Guardian Newspaper Sunday 6th September 2015 By Paula Lindo “Bullying is an ever-present problem in schools, and for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) youth, it can often lead to depression and suicidal thoughts and actions. The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) reaches out to these and other marginalized youth whose needs for attention and support are often not met by school and other support systems. The Foundation was founded in February 2012 in response to the September 2011…

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The passing of George Kazanjian


Today marks the 4th year anniversary of the passing of George Kazanjian. While the pain and sadness still lingers on in many of us, given the tragic circumstances surrounding his death, the Silver Lining Foundation would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to George’s family and friends during this difficult time. As we reflect today with sadness in our hearts on what might have been, we also look towards the infinite possibilities that the future holds through George’s legacy. The…

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T&T’s LGBTI NGO’s Pledge to work with Government


T&T’s LGBTI NGO’s Pledge to work with Rowley Government For Justice And Diversity Non-governmental groups who took to the airwaves during the recently concluded election to raise key policy and legislative concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) members of the national community today congratulate our new Prime Minister Keith Rowley, Attorney General Faris Al Rawi and the People’s National Movement on their election victory. Allies for Justice & Diversity pledges to join the new government in resuming…

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SLF Calls on Political Parties to End Political Homophobia


PORT OF SPAIN – The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) notes the rise of homophobic slurs and innuendos which has overwhelmed the general tone of the election race amongst all parties, candidates and their supporters. The Foundation is calling all parties and candidates contesting this year’s General Election and their supporters, to refrain from using discrimination as a cheap political plot against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community to garner political support and votes. Given the “no position”…

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Live with Pride – Art Contest


Calling all Graphic Designers! Get your creative work showcased for the world to see on an official SLF Pride T-Shirt! Submit your design to thesilverliningfoundation@gmail.com by August 7th, 2015. Your image must be in format .jpg or .pdf (at-least 300res). Show us how you LIVE WITH PRIDE!…

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Karaoke Live III


Live With Pride! The Silver Lining Foundation’s 3rd annual Karaoke fundraiser event is here! Are you ready to rock the mic and take the stage with PRIDE? Donations to this event go towards SLF’s future endeavors; to help make Trinidad and Tobago a safer and better place, to create an environment conducive to respect and self acceptance and to provide a support system for marginalized youth, conducive to a sustainable and healthy life. All karaoke participants after 9pm will be…

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