United Way Trinidad and Tobago

About Us

United Way Trinidad and Tobago mobilizes communities nation-wide, partnering with NGOs to boost education, resilience and family well-being for lasting impact.

Our Purpose

United Way Trinidad and Tobago transforms lives by bringing together people and financial resources in the common cause of caring.

Our Vision

Our vision is no child is left behind.

Our mission

We are a social impact organisation working to bring people together to amplify our collective ability to: support people and organisations to accomplish more together, drive collaborative results,
and focus on long-term solutions

OUR Commitment

United Way Trinidad and Tobago mobilizes communities throughout our nation to action so all can thrive. True to our Caribbean nature whenever there is a need in our communities or region, UWTT is there working and partnering with NGOs, CBOs and Funding Partners.

We bring a comprehensive collective working approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across hundreds of communities across our twin-island nation means we can share learnings and programmes to scale impact, improving and transforming lives. From strengthening community resilience to advancing education opportunities, and family wellbeing, we’re working towards a future where every person can reach their full potential

Our People

We are grateful to the dedication or our Board and the Board Committees. They provide the stewardship to ensure that our work results in improving lives every day all over the country.

 

Board Members

Ian Benjamin

Board Chair

Vincent Pereira

Vice Chair

Cynetta Lai Leung

Board Secretary

Zalayhar Hassanali

Patroness

 

Directors

David Affonso

Director

Colin Wharfe

Director

Ian Welch

Director

Sri Ravi Bharati

Director

Mitchell Anthony De Silva

Director

Lisa Wickham

Director

Simon Aqui

Director

Hazel Douglas

Director

Jean Andre Celestain

Director

Gayle Pazos

Director

Karen Yip Chuck

Director

Simone Thorne

Director

Neela Kissoon

Director

 

Our Team

Gail Sooknarine

CEO

Kendall Teloka

Resource Development Manager

Linda Ramsumir

Community Resource Manager

Aliya Ali Khan

Community Impact Officer

Darryl Mohammed

Administrative Officer

 

UWTT BOARD Committee Members

UWTT Board Committees are chaired by a Board Director and comprise both Directors and Volunteer Members interested in the Committee objectives

Ian Benjamin (Chair)

Vincent Pereira

Ian Welch

Karen Darbasie

Colin Wharfe (Chair)

Lisa Wickham

Gayle Pazos

Ian Welch (Chair)

Reyaz Ahamad

Simon Aqui

Douglas Camacho

Karen Darbasie

Karen Yip Chuck

Howard Sabga

Neela Kisson

Ian Benjamin (Chair)

Patroness Zalayhar Hassanali

Sri Ravi Bharati

Indira Omar-Maharaj

Vincent Pereira

Lisa Wickham

Fr. Martin Sirju