A new cycle of the Heroes Development Programme (HDP) has officially begun at Chaguanas South Secondary School, delivered by The Heroes Foundation in partnership with ANSA McAL.
HDP is a three-year development journey for secondary school students from Forms 1–3, designed to harness their creativity energy and potential to become positive change agents in their communities.
The Caribbean-centred curriculum, redesigned in 2021 with support from UNICEF, focuses on psychosocial development, 21st-century skills, sustainability education, and youth-led project-based learning.
Over the coming years, the 20 participants will move through structured development modules that help them:
- understand their identity, values, and personal strengths
- build emotional intelligence and healthy relationships
- strengthen mental health and well-being practices
- understand equality, rights, and the elimination of violence and abuse
- develop personal and online safeguarding awareness
- build financial literacy and digital skills
- explore career pathways and the world of work
- engage with energy, climate, and environmental sustainability
The kick-off ceremony also marked the signing of an MOU between The Heroes Foundation and Chaguanas South Secondary School, formalising our commitment to walk alongside these young people throughout their three-year journey.
This work depends on strong collaboration. We are grateful to the leadership and teachers of Chaguanas South Secondary School, and to the families of our participants, whose support helps create the environment where young people can grow, reflect, and thrive.
We’re especially grateful to ANSA McAL for their investment in the future of Trinidad and Tobago.
Together, we look forward to supporting this cohort as they develop the skills, values, and confidence to become 21st-century leaders and changemakers.
Because developing young people takes more than a programme.
It takes a village. 🌱✨
