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Happy 3rd Anniversary, SLF Family!
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi
The initial vision of The Silver Lining Foundation was to do what was necessary as much as possible. Three years later, the vision remains the same; we’ve managed to do some grand impossibilities.
The Foundation was founded by a group of young, motivated individuals seeking an avenue to assist and provide a safe place for those who were plagued with…
Christmas Message 2014
Do you know what our most cherished gift is? YOU.
Throughout all of 2014, you’ve stood at our side in the push to end bullying and discrimination.
We welcomed new members and we joined with new ambassadors who fought on all levels- from the boardroom to the classroom and even the online chatroom.
The Foundation saw an expansion of the Safe Space initiative to different tertiary educational institutions and the formation of the new anti-bullying coalition, spearheaded by United Nations…
Day of Silence 2014
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
Activists Condemn Commonwealth
T&T activists condemn Commonwealth refusal to discuss human rights for LGBTI citizens
Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bisessar should ‘lead a movement for change’.
Commonwealth urged to listen to all its people.
Human rights defenders in Trinidad and Tobago have called on the Prime Minister, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, to speak out in favour of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week.
The activists, from the Silver Lining Foundation, said the…
“Safe Space” Initiative Pilot Programme
Frustrated with unanswered questions about your sexuality or other LGBT youth issues?
Got Questions that you demand answered or concerns that you would like to discuss in a supportive, discrimination-free, Safe Space?
The Silver Lining Foundation is a local, youth led NGO focused on anti-bullying and anti-discrimination among youth. The Silver Lining Foundation and the Counselling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UWI are working together to introduce a Safe Space initiative on campus this semester.
With trained facilitators who…
Day of Silence 2013 – UWI
Sexual Assault Is No Laughing Matter
The Silver Lining Foundation pleads for sensitization training and a special victims unit among an insensitive police service in order to effectively deal with the increasing number of sexual assaults cases, and regain the faith of Trinidad & Tobago’s youth.
Recent report from CNC3 news showed a young man who has lost faith in an insensitive police service after he desperately reported being sexually assaulted many times by a known male drug pusher in his area, only to be laughed…
On the passing of Dominic Matouk
It is with great sadness that the Silver Lining Foundation learned of the tragic death by suicide of young Dominic Matouk over the weekend.
The Foundation takes this opportunity to extend our heartfelt condolences to Dominic’s family and friends in their time of grief.Dominic’s father described him as a well-rounded, talented young man with many friends and said, ” He was a brilliant guitarist, an excellent rugby player and a half-decent football player.”
While the reason may not be clear…
