NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Under the theme ”Developing A Sustainable National Economy Through Strong Families”, more than a dozen business, civic, social and national leaders are set to participate in a virtual conference about restoration of family values this Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
The webinar will be the highlight of a series of activities celebrating National Week of The Family.
Cheryl Walkine-Alexandre, founder and organizational development consultant of National Organization Development Connections International (NOD), said: “We celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and we are delighted to announce that The Bahamas, as proclaimed by the Most Honorable Dr Hubert A. Minnis, will recognize the first National Family Week July 25 to 31.”
The virtual presentation will be hosted in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Urban Renewal Commission and the Bahamas Crisis Centre under the direction of Dr Jacinta Higgs, Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development.
Featured webinar speakers include Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Frankie Campbell; Minister of National Security Marvin Dames; Director of the Department of Gender and Family Affairs Dr Jacinta Higgs; Patricia Minnis, spouse of the prime minister; Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson of the Bahamas Crisis Centre; Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) Executive Director Philip Smith; University of The Bahamas (UB) Associate Professor Dr Chris Curry; Bahamas Christian Council representative Archdeacon James Palacious; and other supporters of the Marriage, Children, Family Alliance Movement (McFAM).
The keynote speaker will be Dr Tim Rarick, head of the Family and Home Department, Brigham Young University, Idaho.
The event will run from 10am to 1pm with an hour run-up on “Immediate Response” with Spence Finlayson.
Walkine-Alexandre said: “At noon, the event will feature a live challenge in which we ask all participants to send a text message to a family member, connecting to the individual virtually with a wish or thought from the heart, such as ‘I love you my handsome son/beautiful wife’, ‘How do you want to celebrate the first National Day of the Family?’ or ‘What would be exciting to do on Saturday, National Day of The Family?’
“In addition to investing time to creating happy family memories on Saturday, family heads and members are encouraged to take their families to a church of their choice on Sunday, August 1st.
“While these are just activities, we know they are instructive in driving a movement to strengthen spiritual and emotional family ties, reducing probability of violent interactions/conflict, increasing family functionality and promoting positive interactive behaviors that will foster a healthier, wealthier and safer society.”
It is hoped that the event will be a soft launch to a family renaissance campaign leading up to the United Nations’ 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Families (2024).
The webinar can be accessed via ZOOM at the following link: https://byupathway.zoom.us/j/2428036300?pwd=VitUbExvRXgzWHFwUzJGV3NOSC9Cdz09. The meeting ID is 242 8036300 and the passcode is 111444.
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