 Yet, another initiative that speaks to public assistance for the most vulnerable, while fostering increased collaboration between neighbouring Martinique and St. Lucia, has taken place. On June 24, 2023, officials of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment were delighted to welcome on island a seven-member French delegation, comprising students and a teacher from the Edward Glasshaw College, as well as a parent and members of the Rivier-Salais Lions Club. The middle school at Edward Glasshaw has participated in this solidarity collection in partnership the Lions Club. Thanks to the eco-delegates, the school has collected 659 glasses. This is our class which has got the biggest number with 149 glasses. It's a real pleasure to offer you this collection. We are hoping that this initiative will be an encouragement for other young people within the Martinique or French territories, as well as our own St. Lucia and the wider Caribbean region. Students of Edward Glasshaw College and the Lions Club, we commend you again for your most valuable initiative and trust that this will not be the last of your good deeds to impact the Blind Welfare Association and the general poor community and indigent in St. Lucia. The primary objective of the visit was to facilitate the official handover of recycled eyewear generously donated by the French Territory to the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association via the Ministry of Equity. The donation includes a collection of 2,200 pieces of eyewear encompassing glasses, sunglasses and frames. I want to say thank you for Consular of St. Lucia in Martinique to listen to us, to resolve us in St. Lucia and to make this this meet. We are asking for opportunities. It is not only to enjoy the good of society, but also to contribute to the continuing development of this society and by extension the Caribbean. Because we feel we belong. Blindness can affect anybody from at all age. You can born with the condition and you can become blind at any time. So our program try to encompass the whole age structure from age zero to well over 100. Minister Honourable Joakim Henry expressed gratitude to the French delegation and links optical center of Martinique for spearheading the commendable initiative. The ceremony provided an opportunity for both nations to celebrate the spirit of cooperation and exchange strengthening the long-established bonds of friendship between St. Lucia and the French territories. The St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association remains committed to improving the lives of visually impaired individuals on St. Lucia through various programs and initiatives. Meantime, the Ministry of Equity continues to foster an enabling environment for the creation of opportunities for collaboration that causes those who have to touch the lives of those who have not.