UNESCO
Call for Projects Under the 2024-2025 UNESCO Participation Programme
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO invites ministries, departments, agencies, registered NGOs and youth organisations, whose area of work falls under UNESCO’s purview, to submit requests for funding for projects under the 2024- 2025 Participation Programme. The projects or proposals must relate to the promotion of education, science, information and communications […]
UNESCO-Funded Workshop for Female Craft Artisans
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Export Development and the Grenada National Museum, is hosting a workshop, “Empowering Women Artisans Through Product Design Mentoring” from Jan. 9 to 18. The workshop is focused on women involved in craft production: jewelry, basket […]
Grenada Tourism Authority Celebrates First UNESCO Inscription for Traditional Boat Building in Carriacou and Petite Martinique
St. George – The Grenada Tourism Authority proudly announces the historic inscription of traditional boat building in Carriacou and Petite Martinique on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This significant achievement recognizes the centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in the rich history and culture of the sister isles. Traditional wooden boat building is not merely a […]
UNESCO Young Professional Programme 2023
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce the inclusion of three (3) additional posts in the UNESCO Young Professional Programme 2023, which aims to enrich and diversify UNESCO, by attracting young talented professionals to the Secretariat. Associate Programme Specialist – ED/Education Sector (UNESCO Harare Office/Zimbabwe) Associate Legal Officer – […]
Celebrating Grenada’s Teaching Fraternity on World Teachers’ Day 2023
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, and Culture celebrates and wishes all of its beloved and valued teachers happy World Teachers’ Day 2023. Since 1994, World Teachers’ Day is celebrated internationally each year on Oct. 5. UNESCO states that “It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning […]
UNESCO Young Professional Programme 2023
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce the launch of the UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2023, which aims at enriching and diversifying UNESCO, by attracting young talented professionals to the Secretariat. Candidates must meet the following criteria: In addition to the above criteria, the selection will be based on […]
Address by Sen. the Hon. David Andrews on the start of the 2023/2024 School Year
Fellow Grenadians, It gives me great pleasure, a sense of pride and optimism to address our students, parents and guardians, teachers, principals, and school administrators, as we embark on our new school year 2023/2024. The reopening of a new school term is an exciting and crucial time for students, parents, and educators alike. It holds […]