20/08/2026
PRESS RELEASE
St. Mark Organisation for Development Invests in the Educational Future of St. Mark’s Children
For Immediate Release
August 18, 2026
Victoria, St. Mark, Grenada — The St. Mark Organisation for Development (SMOD) is
proud to announce the successful distribution of school bags and essential school supplies to children across the parish of St. Mark on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The initiative forms part of SMOD’s continued commitment to education and youth development, one of the organisation’s key pillars. Through this effort, SMOD sought to
provide practical support to families while helping to ensure that children across the
parish begin the new school year with greater confidence, dignity and the tools they
need to succeed.
For SMOD, this initiative represents far more than the distribution of school supplies. It is an
investment in the dreams, ambitions and future potential of the young people of St. Mark.
In his remarks at the event, SMOD’s President Royden Beharry said “We want the people of St. Mark to know that we are more than festivals, more than entertainment and more than events. We are an organisation rooted in development, where education is one of our highest priorities.
When we place a school bag on the back of a child, we are not simply giving them supplies, we are reminding them that their community believes in them, believes in their dreams and is willing to invest in their future. The development of St. Mark must begin with the development of our young people.”
President Beharry further expressed his appreciation for the growing spirit of community
support behind initiatives such as these by saying “I am extremely pleased to see investments like this coming from residents and friends of the parish.
These contributions provide the necessary support to propel the ambitions of our young people, particularly in education. Every contribution, no matter the size, sends a powerful message to our children: you matter, your education matters, and your future matters to us.”
SMOD extends special appreciation to Ms. Beverly Britton, Mr. Gary Welsh and Ms.
Charlene Wade-Paul for their invaluable contribution and support in making this initiative
a tremendous success.
SMOD believes that sustainable community development requires investment across
multiple areas, including education, youth development, culture, community empowerment and social well-being. While the organisation is proud of its role in bringing people together through festivals and community activities, its vision extends well beyond entertainment.
“Our festivals may bring us together, but our purpose is to build together.” That vision remains at the heart of SMOD’s work. As the children of St. Mark return to the classroom, the organisation hopes that every school bag and school supplies distributed will serve as a symbol of encouragement, opportunity and community pride.
The St. Mark Organisation for Development is committed to building a stronger St. Mark
— one child, one family and one community initiative at a time.
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Media Contact:
St. Mark Organisation for Development (SMOD)
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