The UWI Women’s Cricket Club (UWI WCC), which operates under the St. Augustine Academy of Sport, Faculty of Sport at The University of the West Indies, has joined the regional university’s call to ‘Rally Round’ St. Vincent and the Grenadines by providing relief to persons affected by the La Soufrière volcanic eruptions.
Since the eruption of the volcano began on 9th April, many citizens have been displaced from their homes into shelters and other forms of temporary housing. Former West Indies Women’s Cricket Captain and UWI WCC Coach Stephanie Power has been in contact with personnel at the St. Vincent Cricket Association, and indicated that some of those affected are members of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Under-19 National Women’s Cricket Team.
Coach Power stated, “We stand with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, especially our Vincentian counterparts in sport, and we remain committed to assisting in any way we can”. Club members donated cases of bottled water, non-perishable food items, household, cleaning and personal care items.
Their shipment left Trinidad and Tobago on 21st April. The UWI St. Augustine, together with its regional Campuses, continues its relief efforts to support the citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during its time of need.
L-R: Stephanie Power (Coach – UWI WCC), Catherina Subhasingh (UWI WCC Team Member), Nadra Dwarika-Baptiste (T10, T20 Captain & Administrative Assistant – Facilities and Events), Rachael-Ann Dookhoo (UWI WCC Team Member) and Professor Funso Aiyejina.
