Famous for its Carnival celebrations and as the birthplace of steelpan drums, Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island nation located in the Caribbean, close to the coast of South American nation Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago is considered a high-income economy, largely attributable to its large reserves of oil and natural gas. However despite its relative affluence in the region, there are still many social issues facing families living on the two islands.
As Mothers’ Union in Trinidad and Tobago looks forward to celebrating its centenary in 2021, members continue to reach out within their local communities to address the needs of individuals, families and community groups. The 625 members of Mothers’ Union are involved in the following activities:
Homework centres run by Mothers' Union volunteer teachers are proving invaluable in Trinidad and Tobago
How sex and relationship education is currently taught in schools and why Mothers’ Union support is vital
Mothers’ Union is often asked to comment on important issues, influencing the way policy is shaped and decided.
