INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Model United Nations (MUN)
Our club prides itself in bringing together over 130 students from more than 30 schools across Trinidad and Tobago, and from within the Caribbean every year. Participating students gain an in-depth knowledge of various nations of the world, develop skills in researching, debating and lobbying, as well as learning the ability to craft solutions to global issues through the melding of many ideas into agreements. MUN affords students a glimpse into the political structures and realities that guide our world. 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of MUN.

MUN is an interactive training and development activity aimed at high school aged students.  Model UNs take place across the globe, and are unique opportunities to teach young people about the wider world. Our club has been hosting MUN for the past 20 years. 

​The objectives of the MUN program are to:

1.    Educate young people about topics such as the structure and operations of the United Nations, key themes in international relations and global politics, the system of international diplomacy, and the mission of the UN itself.  
2.    Provide students with the chance to expand their understanding and knowledge of international issues, debate, diplomacy and negotiation, while providing insight into the complexities of satisfying the different political positions of the international community.
3.    Ensure young people gain a more acute understanding of the world we live in, find inspiration to help find solutions to global issues, and develop valuable skills to help make it happen.
4.    Teach essential life skills such as public speaking, diplomacy, negotiation and compromise.
5.    Focus youth on the in-depth examination and resolution of pressing issues, emphasizing process over product. It is not about the destination – it is about the journey.

In Trinidad our focus goes even further as we teach students about countries they previously have barely heard of or read about, as they have to represent the views and aspirations of the countries they are selected to be delegates for. More specifically, give them the tools to resolve conflict without violence. They learn the arts of compromise and negotiation, which they take back to their schools, homes and communities.

​The Astra DaCosta Medical Relief Fund
The Astra DaCosta Emergency Medical Relief Fund aims to support the medical needs of children in the community as they arise. The fund is named in memory of Past District 7030 Governor and Past Club President Astra DaCosta (PHF).

Adopt-a-Child Project
Every year, the club supports the education of a number of children in the Port of Spain area. The project finances their education and ensures that they have the tools necessary to complete school successfully. 

La Seiva RC School Kitchen Garden 
As part of the Model United Nations 2015, our club and the participating students started a kitchen garden for the students at the La Seiva RC School in Maraval .

All-In-One Child Development Centre
Our club continues to support the All-In-One Child Development Centre in Beetham Gardens. Besides the George Alleyne Library, our club has donated industrial fans to the classrooms. 

Each One Teach One
This is yet another school supported by our club through donations of essential items to support the school. Items include microwaves and a fridge as all meals for the students are prepared in-house.
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​​​BGTT/ROTARY Homework Centre at Excel Composite School, Beetham
​BGTT has partnered with Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain to undertake an after school homework centre, for children in Standards 2 - 4, with the primary objective of improving academic results.

Sickle Cell Anemia
This committee engagages with and supports the T&T Society for Inherited Blood Disorders.