The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS) has provided a thirty-eight thousand, two hundred and twenty dollars ($38,220) one-off grant to the Ryu Dan Empowerment Foundation (RDEF) to support its Power Stitch SEEW (Support, Educate, Empower Wo/men) Programme in Enterprise, Chaguanas.
Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, presented the grant to Mrs. Marva Logan, Director of RDEF, on Saturday, 19th September, 2026, at the Foundation’s location in Enterprise.
The three-month programme will provide approximately twenty (20) unemployed and underemployed persons with hands-on training in garment construction, business planning, costing, marketing and financial management, with a focus on developing skills for self-employment and income generation.
The programme will conclude with a showcase featuring garments and business concepts developed by participants.
During the handover, Minister Mohit stated that, on assuming office, she recognised the need to expand support to civil society organisations. “Today, I am pleased that we are able to provide this one-off grant and support the important work being done in our communities.”
RDEF is a community-based organisation that works with individuals and communities through sports, education, vocational training and mentorship. Its programmes provide practical opportunities for personal development, skills development and greater participation in community life.
Support for organisations such as RDEF allows the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services to reach people at the community level and connect them with opportunities to strengthen their skills, livelihoods and participation in the social and economic life of Trinidad and Tobago.