NCFA Concludes with Final Concerts in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac
The 42nd Annual National Children’s Festival of the Arts (NCFA) came to a thrilling close on 10-11 April at the Harquail Theatre, with primary school students from 15 schools presenting an exciting array of performances at the final concerts. The event…
Paris 2024 legacy in action: Olympic and Paralympic Week inspires 700,000 students and sets the stage for French Alps 2030
23 April 2025 – From 31 March to 4 April, the 9th edition of Olympic and Paralympic Week (French acronym: SOP) brought together over 700,000 students in France and abroad in a national celebration of sport, inclusion and the Olympic values….
Register now: Dismantling the orphanage trafficking industry
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, we’re inviting you to a special panel event discussing Volunteers Needed the film, and dismantling the orphanage trafficking industry. Date: April 30, 2025 Time: 12:00 EST/16:00 UCT Where: Online Register now Volunteers Needed is an unreleased and award-winning film exposé…
Cayman Drama Society: Acting classes and The Ancestors ON SALE!
Our acting classes are on sale for next term, please click here to book now! Click HERE A clique of Caribbean maroon warrior women, a general of Haiti and his right-hand man, an ex-enslaved couple reclaiming their land, a group…
Trafficked at 15: “I came to know true horror”
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United April 20th, 2025 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Human traffickingTrafficked at 15: the cost of unsafe migrationYoung migrants from sub-Saharan Africa face trafficking, abuse, and horror on the Central Mediterranean route. Hannah,…
This Easter, act for Aziz
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United Mondelēz—makers of Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone, Milka, and more—have publicly committed to ethical sourcing, yet continue to fall short. They’ve only participated once in the independent Chocolate Scorecard in the last three years.[1] “Mondelēz knows its practices…
From Sunrise to Sunflower: Nurturing Inclusivity for Hidden Disabilities in the Cayman Islands
In an empowering move to promote inclusivity and support for individuals with non-visible disabilities, the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SATC) and the Sunrise Caring Association (SCA) have joined the international membership of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower also known as the Sunflower….
Cayman: Smart Start & Roving Parent Mentorship Programme Empowering Early Childhood Development
The Ministry of Education is excited to announce the continued success and growth of its Smart Start Early Stimulation Programme. Managed by the Ministry’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Unit, the 30-week programme is designed to serve families and…
Aid cuts deepen modern slavery crisis
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United April 13th, 2025 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyMillions trapped in modern slavery as aid cuts and anti-migration policies deepen the crisesFifty million people are trapped in modern slavery, and…
10 states could outlaw child marriage this year
From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United Child marriage remains a grim reality in the United States, leaving countless young girls vulnerable to forced child marriage—a form of modern slavery. As we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, we have a pivotal opportunity to…
