BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Youth, Ageing and Disabilities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with iSTEAM – The Academy of Arts and Sciences, to strengthen community development across St. Kitts and Nevis.
The agreement, signed on Wednesday by Minister of State Isalean Phillip and iSTEAM founder and managing director Clilia Davis, formalises a partnership that began with outreach activities in December 2024.
The collaboration will start with a pilot programme at Saddler’s Home for the Elderly, focusing on improved resident care, programme development, and student-led intergenerational engagement.
Through its network of professionals, volunteers, and corporate partners, iSTEAM will help deliver community-focused initiatives and promote civic responsibility among young people.
Minister Phillip said the partnership reflects government’s commitment to building stronger, more caring communities by combining public resources with private-sector expertise and youthful energy.
For residents, especially seniors at Saddler’s Home and young volunteers, the initiative promises more meaningful activities, better care standards, and opportunities for different generations to connect and learn from one another.
The MOU marks another step in the ministry’s efforts to create inclusive programmes that support both the elderly and the youth while fostering a greater sense of community responsibility.
Further details on the pilot programme and how organisations can get involved are expected in the coming weeks.