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Youth Outreach Programme

Empowering the Next Generation

The mission of the Informal Settlements Unit is to create safer, more sustainable communities across the country and that is a mission that will continue on well into the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

With that in mind, we look to you, the youth of these islands. Programmes such as our Youth Outreach Programme are designed to educate and inform young scholars and get you thinking about how you can find solutions for present day issues and those that may arise in the future.

Future Creators Challenge

Primary School Competition

Young minds have a unique way of viewing the world and it is our hope that by engaging your young minds, we can educate future generations while helping to bring innovative solutions to the housing issues of the TCI. To that effect, we are hosting a primary school focused competition to spark your interest in shaping the future of our community.

2D Visual Art Competition:

A Future Without Informal Settlements

This competition asks you to create a drawing or painting that shows your vision of the Turks and Caicos Islands 10-20 years into the future with safe, well-planned communities where everyone has access to clean water, sanitation and secure homes.

Use the 2D Art Framework button to view the competition rules and when you are ready, use the Entry Form button to submit your entry.

Good luck!

2D Art Framework

Our Generous Sponsors

This programme wouldn't be possible if not for the generosity of our incredible sponsors.

Join us in recognizing their contribution to the community as we say "Thank you" for their support of our Youth Outreach Programme.

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Understanding Informal Settlements

These animated videos are designed to help primary school students understand the concept of informal settlements and get them thinking about their impact on the environment, community and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What is an informal settlement?

Join Devon and Kayla as they introduce us to informal settlements.

What causes informal settlements?

In this video, Devon and Kayla talk about what causes lead to people living in informal settlements.

Who lives in informal settlements?

It's important to remember that no matter where you live, we're all people deserving of kindness and community.

What are the health and safety risks associated with informal settlements?

Devon and Kayla discuss the importance of following regulations to ensure the community stays safe and healthy.

How do informal settlements affect the environment?

Learn about the ways in which informal settlements impact the environment.

The importance of sustainable development.

Sustainable development ensures that communities can grow with their populations. Learn how informal settlements can hinder those plans.

Future Creators Challenge

High School Competition

As you move through the education system, you will learn new and exciting ways to apply the lessons taught in school. To that effect we are hosting three exciting competitions which ask you to put your new knowledge to use in finding solutions to our country's housing issues.

Take a look below for the details. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Future Creators Challenge

3D Art/Model-Building Competition

This competition offers you two ways to compete. Either build a diorama (life-like scene) of the challenges faced by people living in informal settlements or build a physical model of a creative, practical solution that could help reduce or eliminate informal settlements in the TCI.

Use the 3D Model Framework button to view the competition rules and when you are ready, use the Entry Form button to submit your entry.

Good luck!

3D Model Framework

Future Creators Challenge

Essay Competition

This competition asks students to write a short essay using the prompt: "Explain the main causes of informal settlements in the Caribbean, with examples, and discuss how one of these causes can be addressed by the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands".

Use the Essay Framework button to view the competition rules and when you are ready, use the Entry Form button to submit your entry.

Good luck!

Essay Framework

Future Creators Challenge

National Jingle Competition

Open to all residents of the Turks and Caicos islands between the ages of 12 and 18 years old, this competition asks the youth to compose and perform a jingle that communicates the causes and challenges of informal settlements in the TCI.

Use the Jingle Framework button to view the competition rules and when you are ready, use the Entry Form button to submit your entry.

Good luck!

Jingle Framework

Analyzing
Informal Settlements

Our Youth Ambassadors bring you these videos which offer a more in depth look at the challenges posed by informal settlements and the possible solutions to them.

Defining an Informal Settlement

This video covers the definition and characteristics of an informal settlement

Causes and Contributing Factors

This video discusses what contributes to the creation of informal settlements

The Impact of Informal Settlements

In this video we discuss the general impact informal settlements have on surrounding communities.

Health and Safety

Here we go over some of the health and safety risks posed by informal settlements

Environmental Degradation

In this video we cover the ways in which informal settlements negatively impact the environment.

Economic and Social Implications

This video highlights the ways in which informal settlements are affected by various economic and social factors.

Sustainable Development

Here we take a look at how sustainable communities are built and how informal settlements differ from them.

Roles of Stakeholders

In this video we look at the roles we all play in navigating the country's issues with informal settlements.

Brainstorming Solutions

This video looks at how we can use the data collected and experience gained to find innovative solutions to creating safer, sustainable communities for all.

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