Men’s Empowerment Forum Held to Strengthen Families
Nassau, The Bahamas – Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda emphasized that families are strongest when men embrace their leadership roles during a men’s empowerment symposium.
The forum, held at the [location], focused on areas such as Men as Leaders, Fathers as Parents in the 21st Century, Coping with Disaster, Financial Literacy and Conflict Resolution.
Minister LaRoda spoke about the importance of men embracing their role as leaders in the home. “As men, we must become equipped to be the leaders in the home that God intended us to be. This requires us to be role models for our sons, our daughters, our grandchildren, and throughout our community.”
The forum was organized by the Men’s Desk, Department of Gender and Family Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting. The initiative aims to strengthen the Ministry’s strategies to promote stronger families through various programs.
The speakers included:
- Dr. Trevor Johnson, the first Bahamian to obtain a Phd. In Disaster Risk Management, (Coping with Disaster)
- Mr. Vernon Rolle, Businessman and Chairman of the One Family Junkanoo and Community Organization (From the Streets to Success and Beyond)
- Mr. Carl Johnson (Fathers as Parents in the 21st Century)
- Dr. H. Shyann Williams (Developing Effective Programmes for Men)
- Mr. Dereo B. Maycock (Creating a Successful Men’s Organization), and Mrs. Christine P. James, J.P., (Financial Literacy)
Conclusion
The goal of the Men’s Empowerment Forum was to equip men and boys with the tools and skills to successfully function in their roles, leading to healthy, functional families. Minister LaRoda emphasized the importance of overcoming the challenges that families face, saying that “a strong family is not one that never faces challenges, but one that always stands together through those challenges.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the objective of the Men’s Empowerment Forum?
- Why is the Men’s Empowerment Forum important?
- Who participated in the forum?
To equip men and boys with the tools and skills to successfully function in their roles, leading to healthy, functional families.
To strengthen families by teaching men to love and support their families and providing support for those who have been incarcerated.
The forum included various speakers, including Dr. Trevor Johnson, Mr. Vernon Rolle, Mr. Carl Johnson, Dr. H. Shyann Williams, Mr. Dereo B. Maycock, and Mrs. Christine P. James, J.P.