April 2017 – Habitat for Humanity Trinidad & Tobago

The Land Book of Trinidad and Tobago

The Land Book of Trinidad and Tobago (https://landportal.info/book/countries/TTO) Based in the Netherlands, the Land Portal is the leading online destination for information, resources, innovations and networking on land issues. The goal of the portal is to assist governments and civil society in improving land governance and securing land rights for landless and vulnerable people. The

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago

Atlantic started their journey with Habitat in 2009 with the desire to not just build houses, but also to invest in developing communities. This allowed Habitat to think outside the box on how we serve. With an investment of TT$10 million dollars, Atlantic has supported the repair, renovation and construction of houses, built the Guapo

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC

BPTT is one of our earliest donors as they started in 1999 with contributions towards new houses. Habitat also benefited from the donation of a parcel of land during the tenure of the previous Chairman, Robert Riley. In 2011, BPTT commenced a new housing and community development initiative with Habitat in Mayaro. BPTT’s Norman Christie

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: National Gas Company

The partnership with the National Gas Company is one that has engaged hearts, minds and pockets! The NGC staff have worked with our homeowners on new houses, donated to help repair homes and renovated one orphanage dormitory in southern Trinidad. The employees are highly engaged with their families, coming out as a team of volunteers

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Republic Bank Limited

In 2011 Republic Bank contacted Habitat to enquire how Habitat would be able to provide good stewardship of a proposed One Million TT Dollar donation to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. That began the start of a wonderful relationship with this strategic partner – they became one of our major donors through our Capital Campaign,

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Coosal’s Group of Companies

Mr. Sieunarine Coosal joined the Advisory Board in 2006 and then transitioned to the Capital Campaign Cabinet. Along with Ronald Harford, Dominic Hadeed and Gregory Aboud, he is one of the four influential corporate leaders seen in the Habitat Endorsement Videos aired on CCN TV6 to highlight our work in the national community. During a

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: TECU Credit Union Cooperative Society Ltd

Since 2008, TECU has been a great support to Habitat Trinidad and Tobago. Our relationship began as a straightforward financial contribution from their annual Charity Dispensation, but it has evolved over the years into a valued strategic alliance, partnering with us and our homeowners to build strong and stable communities. In addition to supporting all

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee, USA

In 2012, Professor Matthew Kenney of Austin Peay State University from Tennessee led his first team of students to Trinidad, a relatively large group of 22 young people eager to experience a different culture while giving back. This is a mandatory requirement for the “President’s Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program”, which helps prepare students at APSU

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Chanka Seeterram

Chanka Seeterram was the third and longest-s erving chairman of Habitat for Humanity in Trinidad and Tobago; from 1999 – 2012, thirteen of our twenty years. He was fondly referred to as the Chief Fundraiser using his network to open doors, and accompanying the National Director to present us to major donors and stakeholders. It

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Ronald Harford LLD

Mr. Harford started his journey with Habitat as a distinguished member of the Advisory Board over ten (10) years ago. Given Mr Harford’s passion for housing those living in poor conditions, he was later asked to chair the Capital Campaign Committee, a task which demanded an extensive amount of time – the initial commitment of

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Former President Professor George Maxwell Richards TC

In 2003 the President of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency George Maxwell Richards became the second patron of Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago. Professor Richards unhesitantly rose to the challenge of his predecessor and adopted Habitat for Humanity as one of his favoured charities. On numerous occasions he met the Chairman and National Director

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Former President Sir Ellis E. I. Clarke TC, GCMG

In 2005 Habitat established an Advisory Board with Sir Ellis Clarke in the capacity of Chairman. He was a keen advocate as he hosted many events and was an extremely eloquent speaker, who stood ready to endorse the work of Habitat and identified immediately how anyone could get involved. Sir Ellis worked on construction sites

2017 Spirit of Humanity Award: Clive Pantin / Foundation for the Enhancement and Enrichment of Life (FEEL)

In 1995 Mr Clive Pantin met Millard and Linda Fuller, the founders of Habitat for Humanity in the USA, and discovered the mission of using a community approach to build houses for persons in need of safe and adequate shelter. Inspired by the possibilities for our country, he spent the better part of 1996 mobilizing