The Silver Lining Foundation - Addressing Violence and LGBT Youth Support in Trinidad and Tobago

MEDIA RELEASE – From Tragedy to Transformation: SLF’s Commitment to Ending Bullying and Preventing Suicide

For Immediate Release – October 7th, 2024 CONTACT – Jeremy Steffan Edwards, Executive Director Every child in Trinidad and Tobago deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. They deserve to attend school in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and safety — free from the destructive forces of bullying, fear, and violence. Yet, these very forces continue to grip our nation’s youth, stifling their dreams and dimming their futures. Fifteen-year-old Jayden Lalchan was one of those bright young stars,…

#SwipeToSafe: Precautionary Tips for Safer Online-to-Offline Meetups

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Earl Edmund

In today’s digital age, meeting people online can lead to real-life encounters, but ensuring safety during these meetups is more important than ever. While dating apps can be helpful for some, they also raise the risk of encountering violent predators. LGBTQIA+ persons may face even higher risks as attackers believe they are less likely to report violence due to fears of exposing their sexual orientation or gender identity, leading to further stigma and discrimination. While all dating app users face…

IWD 2023 – #EmbraceEquity

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Earl Edmund

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a celebration of womanhood, acknowledging and concentrating efforts on educating society on how we can break glass ceilings and bridge the gender gap. Celebrated annually on March 8th, IWD is a day to celebrate and reflect on societal advancements towards gender equality and mobilize efforts to create a diverse and inclusive, gender-equal world. SLF’s foundational pillars of support, education and advocacy all lend to the ideals of building stronger families, creating safer classrooms and fostering…

For Immediate Release September 22nd, 2022 CHAGUANAS (September 22nd, 2022) — The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) is pleased to announce the nomination of our comprehensive sex education (CSE) project “My Maxi” for Best Film As Decided by a Youth Jury and Best Trinidad & Tobago Film at the 2022 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. Commissioned by SLF as a part of our “CSE? Say Less!” campaign advocating for comprehensive sex education for all, “My Maxi” is a short narrative film…

MEDIA RELEASE – SLF Advocates for School Climate Reform, Restorative Justice and Stronger Support Systems Amidst Increased Incidents of School Violence

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Earl Edmund

For Immediate Release April 26th, 2022 CONTACT – Jeremy Steffan Edwards, Executive Director | 1-868-470-1967 CHAGUANAS (April 26th, 2022) – The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) notes, with concern, growing incidents of school violence. Sadly, these incidents are not new. Young people have always reached out to us, recounting incidents of daily taunts, derogatory name-calling, cyberbullying and even physical attacks from their peers and, in some cases, from their own parents and loved ones. Our schools, once a place that celebrated…

Dear Brandy…

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Earl Edmund

The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) joins the national community in mourning the loss of one of our pioneers in the local LGBTQIA+ community, Brandy Rodriguez. SLF would like to extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to her friends, family, and colleagues at this time. Her untimely passing leaves a huge void in our hearts as we take this moment to celebrate her life and work that has touched and transformed the lives of many in our community. Brandy was…

Speech by Executive Director – Launch of 2019 Survey Report

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Earl Edmund

Remarks by Founder & Executive Director of SLF, Mr Jeremy Edwards, at the launch of SLF’s National School Climate Study on Bullying & Gender-Based Violence in Secondary Schools 2019 August 25th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Mr Sanjin Soldatic, Political Officer/Charge d’ Affaires of the Delegation of the European Union to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Sue-Ann Bharat, Head of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) and immediate past Head, Dr. Gabrielle Hosein, members of the Diplomatic Corps…

Save The Date! – National School Climate Study Report Launch

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Earl Edmund

The Silver Lining Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our Trinidad & Tobago National School Climate Survey 2019! An SLF-led project by A Sexual Culture of Justice, this survey assessed the impact of various factors as predictors of bullying perpetration and victimization, including attitudes towards LGBT+ persons and exposure to school rules and personal safety. Ultimately, this survey seeks to outline recommendations for reforming school climate to one that fosters mutual respect, willingness to help, a clear understanding…

CSE? #SayLess! WE’RE LIVE!

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Earl Edmund

🤩 IT’S HERE! 🤩 With our partners at The Family Planning Association of Trinidad & Tobago, Kaleidoscope Trust, The Commonwealth Equality Network & Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this campaign is intended to provide the much-needed #CSE resources that the parents of our #LGBTQI young people desperately need. We intend to facilitate parents in understanding how to navigate their loved one’s queer experience, allowing them to greater increase and/or improve their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to fully support their…

International Women’s Day Walkout.

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Brandon Kalyan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1.03.2021 Contact: Asiya MohammedPhone: (868) 721 9852Email: asiya@conflictwomen.com INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WALKOUT #WalkoutForWomen Port of Spain: The violent murders of 18 year-old Ashanti Riley and 23 year-old Andrea Bharatt has brought Trinidad and Tobago to a tipping-point of social action and demands for justice. Ordinary citizens across the country have led protests, marches, rallies, motorcades, strikes, and candle light vigils over the past weeks, demonstrating the type of courage that isrequired by our leaders in this time…

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