The PEEW Project, supported by the Caribbean Policy Development Centre with funding support from the European Union, has been designed to empower vulnerable, female heads of households in Barbados. It’s a vital part of our efforts towards reducing inequality and exclusion while enhancing competencies, and building resilient families and communities.
PEEW is a Pinelands Creative Workshop initiative made possible through the initiative: ” Strengthening Civil Society’s Capacity to Alleviate the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Communities in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean” developed by the Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) with funding support from the European Union.
Who we help
Women aged between 18-45
Mothers with 2-3 children in primary or secondary school
Households with an accessible monthly income of under $2000 Bds
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable women to provide for themselves and families through business development training and facilitation.
Empower 10 women through business training over a 12-week period
Align with UN Goals 3 & 5 for gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls
Support Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment
Activities
One-day think tank session to formulate business ideas
One-day personal empowerment session focusing on Mental Health & Business/Emotional Intelligence
Small business development training course
Social media platform setup for business visibility
11 business promotion interviews conducted with participants
Preparation of marketing materials for the 11 participating businesses to assist with the branding and packaging.
Impact
Direct beneficiaries: Single Barbadian women in situations of vulnerability and young girls aged 15-18
Indirect beneficiaries: Dependents of stakeholders, including children and the elderly
Video Reports & Testimonies
Mr. Andrew Odell speaks on his involvement in the PEEW program assisting with the development of marketing and promotional materials.
Sophia Greaves – Chief Executive Officer
Delivered remarks at the PEEW Graduation Ceremony
Our Entrepreneurs
Ruth C Marshall
Accents – Soft Furnishings and more
Rosemary Marshall
Marshall’s Designs
Michelle Layne
Seedling Heaven
Michelle Layne
Seedling Heaven
Nekeisha Layne
Jam Glow
Natalia Morgan
Kiros Variety 246
Dionne Currency-Griffith
Chef Curry’s
Shanice Layne
Shalicious Eats
Gabriella Toppin
Gabby’s Grill
Zinzy Odle
Bare to be Beautiful
Paline Barrow
D’s Professional Services
Marilyn Garnes
Tasha’s Precious Memories
Our Entreprenuers
Michelle Layne
Seedling Heaven
Ruth Marshall
Accents – Soft Furnishings and more
Marilyn Garnes
Tasha’s Precious Memories
Shanice Layne
Shalicious Eats
Dionne Currency-Griffith
Chef Curry’s
Rosemary Marshall
Marshall’s Designs
Gabriella Toppin
Gabby’s Grill
Dora Barrow
D Professional Property Maintenance & Housekeeping Services
Natalia Morgan
Kiros Variety 246