YWCA s General Secretary, Rosalie Fawkes makes a presentation to Mrs. Marjorie Bullard, tour guide. A Visit to Adelaide Village In March 2012, Y members accompanied by Bahamas Galaxy Pageant contestants visited one of the oldest settlements in New Providence: Adelaide Village. The village was established by Sir James Carmichael Smith (Governor of The Bahamas) in 1832. After the abolition of the slave trade, liberated Africans were sent to live in Adelaide and other villages. Walking past the silk cotton tree Y members enjoyed worshiping at the parish church, St. James and then went for a leisurely stroll through the street leading to the beach. The rich coppice, the silk cotton trees dating back to the days of slavery and the quiet, tranquil beach made for a pleasant Sunday visitation.
Y Teens at H.O. Nash In October of 2004, the YWCA embarked on a community outreach program and invited the students at H.O. Nash Junior High School to participate in Y Teens, a leadership program for girls and boys in grades seven through nine. Y Teens Art Exhibition The Y Teens program at H.O. Nash ended the 2008 school year (July) with a successful art exhibition enjoyed by all in attendance. The Bahamas YWCA expresses appreciation to the Bank of The Bahamas for hosting the reception and for the generous assistance that they provided in the preparation of the art pieces for presentation. Additionally the bank also made a five hundred dollar contribution to the Bahamas YWCA. The Y also acknowledges and thanks Mrs. Desiree Aranha for helping with the co-ordination of the event and Mr. Willard Capron, Head of Art Department at H.O. Nash, for the guidance and support given to the students throughout the year. Students from H.O. Nash Art Department sit in front of a mural that they painted in the YWCA s Activity Center. At far right is the late Mr. Willard Capron, former Head of the Art Department at H.O. Nash Junior High School.
Y Teens at H.O. Nash Junior High School Andrea Knott Father T. Hunt Bahamas YWCA presents academic scholarship to Anna Moss
Y Teen Gains International Recognition Daniella Johnson, a ninth grade student from H. O. Nash Junior High School gained international recognition when her art work was selected by the World YWCA to beon the cover of their Christmas greeting card for 2009. Of the several art pieces that were submitted for consideration, Daniella s drawing titled, Two Faces was the winning entry. Her message to everyone was that we are all one and should strive to live together in peace and unity. The art work depicts two persons from different ethnic backgrounds garbed in Junkanoo(a Bahamian Christmas festival) costumes.
Y Teens Visit The D Aguilar Art Gallery
Easter at the YWCA - 2011 In celebration of Easter and World YWCA Day, the YWCA of The Bahamas hosted an Easter program and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 23 rd, 2011 for all children who participated in programs at the YWCA. Participants included the Y s Kids Club, the Karate Kids, Alexia Virgill s Children s Club, Miss Teen and Miss Bahamas Galaxy queens, and the brass band from the Sanctuary of The Redeemed Church
Trade Venture with the YWCA of Rwanda -2010 In 2010, The Bahamas YWCA commenced a trade venture with the YWCA of Rwanda when it received a shipment of arts and crafts from that association. The YWCA of Rwanda was established in 1994 in response to the genocide which left countless widows and orphans in its wake. The revenue from the craft helps these persons to take care of their families, pay school fees and obtain supplementary food and medical supplies. Photographs: Top left: YWCA of The Bahamas youth ambassadors model handmade bags and hats from Rwanda. Top right and bottom left: Rwandan ladies prepare bags for shipment to The Bahamas.
Rwanda Project 2011 The Bahamas YWCA would like to thank the community and all who supported the YWCA of The Bahamas /YWCA of Rwanda Trade Initiative. To date a sum of $1,700 has been realized from the sale of bags and craft items.
YWCA Visits Clifton Heritage Park In December, 2010, YWCA members and friends of affiliate associations that use the YWCA s Activity Centre spent an enjoyable morning at Clifton Heritage Park which was owned by loyalists over two hundred years ago. Exploring the ruins, and admiring the rich native coppice and wetlands made for an enjoyable morning.
YWCA s Bible Study and Prayer Group Celebrate their 1 st Anniversary In May 2010, the YWCA s Bible Study and Prayer Group was established in an effort to undergird the wider work of the association with prayer and to increase members personal knowledge of the Bible with a special emphasis on practical application of the word in a Christian s daily walk. Founding members of the YWCA s Bible Study and Prayer Group. Standing from left to right are: Andrea Knott, Cheryl Stubbs, Keva Mortimer Storr, Rashanna Thompson and Rosalie Fawkes. Bible Study and Prayer Group - 2012
YWCA Launches New Outreach Program In this day of economic hardship and scarcity of jobs, many individuals and families would like to offer help by donating food and clothing or by empowering individuals through education and the volunteering of time and talent. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of those who need a helping hand, please contact the YWCA. Presently the YWCA is soliciting donations of non perishable items, clothing and toiletries. Your contributions can be given to Y members or delivered to the YWCA s office on Dolphin Drive. OR you may telephone Rosalie Fawkes, the Y s General Secretary (Telephone number: 322 3545) to make special arrangements. YWCA Outreach Committee Members: Nathelyn LaCroix, (co-ordinator), Carlene Miller (co-ordinator), Rashanna Thompson, Keitra Pratt (co-ordinator), Hermina Gibson, Cheryl Stubbs, Lady Jacqueline Fawkes, Lucethy Smith and Rosalie Fawkes. Missing from photo: Andrea Knott
YWCA Community Outreach YWCA Outreach committee members visit the Southern District of Nassau to conduct a needs assessment survey July 2011
YWCA Community Outreach Members of the YWCA s Outreach Committee visited homes in the Southern District inviting persons to attend the Saturday Bible Study and Prayer Group - October, 2011. Standing from left to right (above photograph) are Cheryl Stubbs, Keitra Pratt, Rosalie Fawkes & Carlene Miller.
An Excerpt from the Constitution of The Bahamas Young Women s Christian Association Article 11 Basis The Basis of the Association shall be: Faith in God the Father Almighty and in Jesus Christ His only son our Lord and Saviour, and in the Holy Spirit. Article 111 - Aim The AIM of the Association shall be:- To promote Christian ideals of personal conduct and social responsibility; To unite women and girls in a Christian fellowship which seeks fullness of life through physical, mental and spiritual growth; To foster ideals of international friendship and service in cooperation with the World YWCA Article 1V Membership Any girl or woman who wishes to subscribe to the Aim and Basis of the Association may qualify for membership by recording her name and address and paying the required dues.
Pilipino Association social at the Activity Center Christmas social - 2007 Photo Album Batelco donates $1,000:00 to the YWCA 2008. Standing from left to to right are Hermina Gibson, asst. treasurer, Rosalie Fawkes and a representative from Batelco.
Ife Bethel Sears addresses Y Teens Y members attend Y Teens sessions - 2006
Top left: Lady Fawkes welcomes Galaxy Pageant officials at her home Top right: YWCA/Galaxy Pageant social Bottom: Y Social September, 2011
Toastmasters Table Tennis Tournament - 2000 Y Teens Art Exhibition - 2008 YWCA Fundraising Luncheon - 1996
Fundraising Luncheon February 1996