Ministry Strengthens Social Support Services With $1.6 Million In NGO Funding

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has disbursed a combined total of one million, six hundred and thirteen thousand, eight hundred and ninety-one dollars ($1,613,891.00) in Government subventions to three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support the continued delivery of essential services to children, adolescents, women and families.

The recipients are the Child Welfare League of Trinidad and Tobago, Childline Trinidad and Tobago and New Life Ministries Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for Women. The funding represents subventions for Quarters 3 and 4 of the 2026 financial year and will assist with administrative and operational expenses, as well as the continuation of their respective programmes.

The disbursements comprise $296,792.00 to the Child Welfare League, $867,099.00 to Childline Trinidad and Tobago, and $450,000.00 to New Life Ministries. The combined disbursement represents an investment not only in the continued operations of these organisations, but also in the children, young people, women and families who depend on their services.