Government Cooperation Program in Education: A Step Towards Social Development
Eight Young Scholars Benefit from Cuban Education Program
(Embassy of the Republic of Cuba): We received at the Cuban Embassy in Saint Kitts and Nevis the eight young people who will benefit this year from the government cooperation program in education, which the Greater Antilles offers to CARICOM countries and many others from the rest of the world.
Scholarship Holders
Ms. Shianne England, Ms. Ajuma Liburd, Ms. Sharon Mwangi, Ms. Jaquelyn Davis and Ms. Jonie Williams received scholarships to study Medicine. Two doctors will specialize in Medicine: Dr. Meriskah Phipps in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Dr. Kha-Lis Farrel in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation. Ms. Alexandria Richards will study Physical Education. The eight scholarship holders will journey to the Republic of Cuba at the end of January to take up their tertiary studies.
After reading and signing the code of ethics that commits them to comply with the basic principles of behavior in their student and professional activity, the new scholarship holders completed their registration form as the last step in the process of admission to this program, with which each year 10 full scholarships are awarded to this Federation, a number that will increase from then on, as a result of the agreements of the last Cuba-CARICOM Summit.
Studies in Cuba
On this occasion, five of them will study Medicine, two opted for specialties in this subject, and a young woman will study a pedagogical career in Physical Education. Each one, after several years of professional training, will return to contribute with their services and knowledge to the social development of their country.
Ambassador’s Remarks
Ambassador David Rivero, during the exchange with the scholarship holders, offered a general overview of the current situation in Cuba, as well as the characteristics and benefits of its educational system. In addition, he urged them to study and make the most of this opportunity that they have today.
Value of the Program
Hollis Prentice, president of the Cuban Alumni Association, who was also present at the meeting, told them about his experiences in Cienfuegos, the city where he completed his university studies. Likewise, he expressed the importance and value of this program and called on them to love Cuba from the beginning and ignore the disinformation campaigns that are targeted against it.
Humanist Policy of the Revolution
Thanks to the humanist policy of the Revolution, based on international collaboration, since the first years of the Revolution, thousands of professionals from all over the world have been trained in Cuban classrooms; materializing the dream of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro, of contributing to the social development of the peoples of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, through the preparation of their human resources.
L-R: Ajuma Liburd; Jonie Williams; Mrs. Ivón Tomé, Counselor, Embassy of Cuba; Hollis Prentice, President of the Cuban Alumni Association; Cuban Ambassador H.E. David Rivero; Sharon Mwangi; Jacquelyn Davis; Dr. Kha-Lis Farrel; Alexandria Richards
Conclusion
The government cooperation program in education is a significant step towards social development, and the eight young scholars are eager to embark on this journey. We wish them all the best as they begin their studies in Cuba and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on their countries and communities.
FAQs
Q: How many scholarships are awarded to this Federation each year?
A: Ten full scholarships are awarded to this Federation each year.
Q: What is the purpose of the government cooperation program in education?
A: The purpose of the program is to contribute to the social development of the peoples of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, through the preparation of their human resources.
Q: What are the characteristics and benefits of the Cuban educational system?
A: The Cuban educational system is based on international collaboration and has a humanist policy that focuses on preparing professionals who can contribute to the social development of their countries and communities.