The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services today reaffirmed Government’s unwavering commitment to building an inclusive and compassionate Trinidad and Tobago, through an annual subvention of over $41 million to key organisations that serve persons with disabilities. This significant investment underscores the Ministry’s dedication to equity, empowerment, and human development across all communities.
Subventions for the first month of the new fiscal year were presented to the listed organisations during a brief ceremony held today, Wednesday October 29, 2025 at the Ministry’s Head Office, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain. The total annual allocation to each organisation is as follows:
- The Lady Hochoy Centres of Trinidad and Tobago – $15,690,610
- The Trinidad and Tobago Association for the Hearing Impaired – $12,085,518
- The Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association – $13,599,480
Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, hailed the organisations as “lifelines of care, skill and advocacy,” praising their decades of service ranging from children to adults with intellectual, hearing, and visual impairments. She emphasised that today’s investment signals the Government’s intention not merely to assist the vulnerable, but to empower communities rich in ability and potential.
Minister Mohit stated, “This is not charity. This is a bold declaration that our differently-abled citizens are not a group to be pitied, but a force to be empowered.”
She further noted that “inclusion is not an afterthought, it is the foundation on which we are building Trinidad and Tobago.” The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s new people-centred and purpose-driven direction, rooted in accountability, compassion, and partnership with civil society.
Minister Mohit extended her deep appreciation to the heads, educators, caregivers, and advocates of the three organisations, recognising them as “quiet heroes of the Republic.” Today’s investment, she noted, marks the beginning of deeper collaboration with the disability community, as part of its continued commitment to a people-centred, purpose-driven approach to social development.