About Us
ST. LUCIA
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION
The St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association (SLPPA) is an affiliated member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA). The St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association a private, voluntary, non-profit organization which was formed in 1968, with the objective of promoting, providing and advocating Sexual and Reproductive Health services and rights for all St. Lucian. St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association continues to be the main source of information on Sexual and Reproductive Health services in St. Lucia.
Executive Director's Bio
Geralda Bray has been an integral part of the St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association (SLPPA) for over 15 years, first serving as Program Manager before becoming the Executive Director in 2017. Her leadership came at a time of significant upheaval for the organization, and through her guidance, SLPPA underwent a vital restructuring and rebranding. With a focus on modernizing the organization, she and her team made it more youth-friendly, expanded its service delivery, and strengthened its overall efficiency and long-term viability.
Her management style centers on inclusivity, encouraging a free flow of information and fostering strategic decision-making. She values the contributions of all team members and prioritizes their professional growth and development. By building a collaborative and respectful environment, she has cultivated a culture of trust and commitment within the organization.
Geralda holds a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science and a master’s in Human Development and Family Studies, showcasing her solid academic foundation in human behavior and societal issues. Most recently, she was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to participate in the International Master Program for Managers (IMPM), a world-renowned program designed to further enhance her leadership skills.
Her tenure at SLPPA has marked an era of resilience, adaptability, and growth, positioning the organization as a crucial resource for reproductive health services in St. Lucia, particularly for young people.
Promoting a positive approach to sexuality.
VISION
The Management and Staff of SLPPA are committed to ensuring that the rights of individuals are fully respected and see the association as a place in which all women, men, young people have access to the information and services; a place in which sexuality is recognized both as a natural and precious aspect of life and a fundamental human right in which choices are fully respected and where stigma and discrimination have no place.
MISSION
The mission of St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association is to provide quality Reproductive Health Care service to all persons regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation complimenting the National effort free of fear, discrimination and psychological or institutional abuse by promoting family welfare and reducing the incidence of unwanted pregnancies specifically among adolescent through advocacy and services while assisting in mitigate the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS.
CORE VALUES
- SLPPA believes that Sexual and Reproductive Rights should be guaranteed for everyone because they are internationally recognized as a basic Human Right.
- We are committed to working in partnership with Communities, Governments, other organization and Donor Agencies.
- We consider the Spirit of our Board Members to be central to achieving our mandate and advancing our cause.
Our strategies
To implement its mission St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association has over the years implemented five major strategies. These are:
Advocacy
to increase public awareness of the importance of family planning and encourage government to make sexual reproductive and population issues an integral part of national developmental programmes.
Information, Education and communication
to enable informed decision making by persons in St. Lucia based on consent and to bring about attitudinal and behaviour change consistent with the health of themselves and their partners.
Training
to increase the capacity of health providers, student nurses and health practitioners to provide quality sexual reproductive health services.
Access
to reduce socio economic, cultural, religious, political and legal barriers to accessing information, education and services
Resource Development
to increase funding base through income generating activities to support the work of SLPPA
The St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association is run by a Board of Directors. Board members are as followed:
ST. LUCIA PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS | |||
Name | Position | Start Year (MA + current position | Profession/ |
Lucilla Charles | President | 2021 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist |
Primus Robinson | Vice President | 2021 | Internal Auditor |
Erland J. George | Secretary | 2021 | Training Public Relations Officer |
Oliviann Weekes | Assistant Secretary | 2021 | Library Assistant/Freelance writer |
Kezia St. Brice | Youth Representative | 2021 | Youth Officer GOSL |
Lisa Jertram | Director | 2021 | Registered Nurse |
Bynta Ernest | Director | 2021 | Gender Affairs Officer |
