SERVICES PROGRAMMES THE MINISTRY OF WELCOME TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER AFFAIRS SERVICES PROGRAMMES THE MINISTRY OF WELCOME TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER AFFAIRS

mission statement

The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations through advocacy, education, empowerment and enhancement of individuals, families and communities through evidence-based and customer-oriented programmes that promote equity, growth and development regardless of race and culture

“Achieving Social Justice, Development and Gender Equity through Community Development”

FEATURED PROGRAMMES

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Boys’ Mentorship Programme
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Project Viola Teen Mothers Programme
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Girls Mentorship Programme
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Food Voucher Assistance
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Funeral Grant
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Medical Assistance
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Fire Victim Assistance
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Senior Enrichment Programme

press releases

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PCPS strengthens relationships in the Juvenile Justice Field
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Officials within the field of Juvenile Justice recently came together to discuss ways of strengthening their networks to improve children’s…

May 9, 2022
PCPS strengthens relationships in the Juvenile Justice Field
Women to benefit from Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion Project
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Women throughout the Federation will be the beneficiaries of a new Project being sponsored by the Republic of China on…

May 9, 2022
Women to benefit from Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion Project
Counselling Centre renames and rebrands
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The Counselling arm of the Ministry, known for many years as the Counselling Centre or Counselling Unit, has now been…

May 9, 2022
Counselling Centre renames and rebrands
New National Social Protection Policy being developed
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A new Social Protection Policy for the Federation is currently being developed. The new Policy, which will replace the last…

June 15, 2021
New National Social Protection Policy being developed
Centenarians honoured for their contributions
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The two nationals from St. Kitts who have achieved the honour of living over one hundred (100) years, were celebrated…

June 15, 2021
Centenarians honoured for their contributions
Youth encouraged to be Positive Social Media Ambassadors
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The Probation & Child Protection Services Department hopes to turn youth’s love of social media into a force for good,…

June 15, 2021
Youth encouraged to be Positive Social Media Ambassadors
Ottleys-Lodge Community Centre Opens
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A brand new Community Centre to serve residents of the Ottley’s and Lodge area opened to the public on Tuesday,…

March 18, 2021
Ottleys-Lodge Community Centre Opens
Community Centres across St. Kitts to receive full ‘Wifi’ access
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In a ceremony held on Friday January 22nd, The Cable Company launched its ‘Community Centre Wifi Initiative’ which will see…

March 18, 2021
Community Centres across St. Kitts to receive full ‘Wifi’ access
Unemployed Youth invited to apply for Digital Jobs Scholarship Opportunity
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Youth who are currently unemployed are invited to apply for a Digital Jobs Scholarship Opportunity, sponsored by the OECS-USAID Juvenile…

March 18, 2021
Unemployed Youth invited to apply for Digital Jobs Scholarship Opportunity
Youth at New Horizons learn anger-management through ART
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Several activities have been held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, which was observed on March 8th under the local…

March 18, 2021
Youth at New Horizons learn anger-management through ART
Activities held for International Women’s Day
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The Department of Gender Affairs began the observance with a Church Service on Sunday, March 7th at the Cayon Church…

March 18, 2021
Activities held for International Women’s Day
16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Begins
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March 10, 2020
16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Begins
Protecting Children the focus of Child Abuse Prevention Week
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March 10, 2020
Protecting Children the focus of Child Abuse Prevention Week
Federation’s Youth to Benefit from further Implementation of Child Justice Bill
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The Federation’s youth will soon benefit from the improved operationalization of the Child Justice Act, according to a spokesperson for…

February 28, 2020
Federation’s Youth to Benefit from further Implementation of Child Justice Bill
‘Golden Years Club’ to be Revived
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Seniors in St. Kitts will soon benefit from the re-introduction of the ‘Golden Years Club’. The Club was established in…

February 28, 2020
‘Golden Years Club’ to be Revived
Family Month Activities a Success
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July 30th, 2018 The focus was on the family during The Department of Community Development’s Family Month, which ran from…

February 28, 2020
Family Month Activities a Success
BOYS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME AIMS TO DEVELOP MENTEES INTO STRONG AND PRODUCTIVE MALES
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By SKNISFriday, Jul 22, 2016. Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 22, 2016 (SKNIS):  A Boys Mentorship Programme is a new initiative of the…

May 28, 2019
BOYS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME AIMS TO DEVELOP MENTEES INTO STRONG AND PRODUCTIVE MALES
AMPLIFIED CALLS FOR BOLD CHANGES TO THE WAY WOMEN ARE PERCEIVED IN THE WORKPLACE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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By Office of the Press SecretaryThursday, Mar 9, 2017. BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 8, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office…

May 28, 2019
AMPLIFIED CALLS FOR BOLD CHANGES TO THE WAY WOMEN ARE PERCEIVED IN THE WORKPLACE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
96 YEAR OLD CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY DURING MONTH OF OLDER PERSONS
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By SKNIS Thursday, Oct 20, 2016. Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2016 (SKNIS): Today (October 20), as is done for many older persons…

May 28, 2019
96 YEAR OLD CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY DURING MONTH OF OLDER PERSONS
8 WOMEN AWARDED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN ST. KITTS
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By SKNIS Thursday, Mar 9, 2017. Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 8, 2017 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Community Development, Gender Affairs…

May 28, 2019
8 WOMEN AWARDED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN ST. KITTS

Contact Us

OFFICE

Telephone: 1 (869) 467-1020
Facsimile:  1 (869) 467-1552
Email: mosdga@gov.kn

DEPARTMENTS

Telephone: 1 (869) 467-1020
Facsimile:  1 (869) 467-1552
Email: mosdga@gov.kn

Gender Affairs: 467-1223
Domestic violence Hotline: 765-5492
Email: genaff.govkn@gmail.com

Finance: 467- 1154/1276
Email: mosdgafin@gov.kn

Probation & Child Welfare Board: 467-1311
Probation & Child Protection Services: 467-1311
Probation & Child Protection Services Hotline: 662-6833
Email: sknpcps@yahoo.com

Community Development & Social Services: 467-2675/762-5539
Email: skbcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com

National Counselling Centre: 465-5000
Email: nationalcounsellingcentre@gmail.com

Policy, Planning and Projects: 467-1523/1370
Email: pppu@gov.kn

Social Protection Implementation Unit: 467-1523

New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre: 467-1598/762-5624
Email: newhorizons.govkn@gmail.com

HOTLINES

Domestic Violence: 765-5492

Probation and Child Protection Services: 662-6833

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Boys Mentorship

Mentor Application

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Mentor Interest Survey

Girls Mentorship

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