If I was to pitch my Initative in three minutes it would sound something like this
Hello everyone , my name is Elizabeth Francis
I am a Sustainable Fashion Designer ,Social Entrepenur and Advocate against Domestic Violence
I have been an active volunteer with two prominent NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago for over 15 years ,Ive hands on experience working in the mission field in response to natural disasters , and assisting with the rehabilitation of women rescued from Domestic violence .
I am from the beautiful Caribbean Isle of Trinidad and Tobago where ,the GDP was 36billion for 2022 and where Domestic Violence accounts for 56 of the murders in that same year .
Thats 56 women losing their lives at the hand of their intimate patner . Those who didnt die are badly wounded and broken in need of our help .
Many desire to leave these homes of horror ,but cant because of pride , the children and society,s opinions, Starting all over again is never easy , but its doable with the right support .
I desire to see those wilted flowers bloom again.
The vision I have for my NGO is to not just be part of the solution , but be a vechile in changing the environment that breeds Domestic Violence .
SETUPtt will as the Acroym says Sustain , Empower , provide TRAINING , guiding yoU , our clients to living PURPOSEFULLY.
Our team includes patners from already existing NGO,s with whom we collaborate ,both home and abroad and two devoted board members with experience in social enterprises .
Your investment will be not only in providing physical spaces to achieve this ,but its an investment in people .
We will give that woman who walks away from an abusive marriage, relationship an opportunity to begin again in a serene safe environment , with life coaches to councel them , training in education , skills and digitial and creative industries , all provided in a self sustainable eco system .
Our planned outreach seminars and webinars will raise awareness in the communities , schools ,homes etc. in an effort to bring changed behaviour .We need to educate our young men and boys to find alternatives to solving disagreements and allow our males to deal with their own emotional baggage .
What will it take to start? Finances to purchase 3 acres of Agri land to launch our organic farm , with expertise guidance from our sister NGO Green Army TT,which will provide fresh vegetables and ground provision for low income families ,employment and training for the vulnerable women in the community and production of by products for retail to create income to further develop the plan .
Yes we are investing in the vision as well by selling of our logoed merch on our Instagram page, and several planned fund raisers as the year progresses .
I am open a follow up meeting, inquiry to further eloborate on the plan
