00:00The Peace of Mind program uses sport to reach, support and empower young people.
00:06The program, which is a collaboration between Scotiabank, the FC Barcelona Foundation and the CanBoo Play Foundation,
00:13is designed for adolescents aged 13 through 17 from communities facing social and economic challenges in the Port of Spain
00:21area.
00:21And it consists of sport sessions where participants can work on and learn about mental health, emotional well-being, mentorship,
00:30financial literacy, inclusion, leadership and life skills development.
00:36The CanBoo Play Foundation will lead local implementation through its grassroots experience and deep-rooted community relationships,
00:43while the FC Barcelona Foundation will provide technical support and enable the application of its SportNet methodology,
00:52which uses sport and physical activity as tools for social and personal development,
00:58while Scotiabank, through its Scotiarise Community Investment Commitment Initiative, is supporting the program through funding.
01:06In a Scotiabank media release, Gail Pazos, Managing Director, Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago, commented,
01:12quote, at Scotiabank, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
01:17The Peace of Mind Initiative is a powerful example of how sport, mentorship and community support can come together to
01:25build confidence,
01:26strengthen mental well-being and equip our youth with the tools they need for brighter futures, end quote.
01:32Marta Segu, General Director of the FC Barcelona Foundation, added, quote,
01:37Sport has the power to transform lives. Through this partnership, we are proud to bring our methodology
01:43and global experience to Trinidad and Tobago, working alongside Scotiabank and the CanBoo Play Foundation
01:49to foster resilience, inclusion and opportunity for young people, end quote.
01:54Also commenting in the release, CanBoo Play Foundation founding members and current board leaders,
02:00Johansi Marshall, CEO, and Julius James, Executive Director, said in a joint statement, quote,
02:06This partnership represents a defining moment for youth development in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider region.
02:13Peace of Mind grew from a vision of using sport to respond meaningfully to the mental health
02:18and social development needs of our young people. It is not only about giving them opportunities to play
02:24and experience the benefits of sport. It is also about creating safe spaces where they can be heard,
02:30supported, challenged and equipped for life.
02:33The Peace of Mind program will be executed in the Port of Spain area with plans to expand in the
02:39future.
02:40Dominic Ramroop, TV6 News.
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