2. To promote a better quality of life for families living in poverty by investing in the human and social capital of those families and at the same time reducing poverty by providing them with the necessary means to help themselves. To promote a better quality of life for families living in poverty by investing in the human and social capital of those families and at the same time reducing poverty by providing them with the necessary means to help themselves. To create a bridge so that poor families are linked to the social networks within SVG To create a bridge so that poor families are linked to the social networks within SVG

3. The Ministry that will serve as the main implementing agency is the Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Youth and Sports.

5. Which consists of personalized accompaniment by a Family Support Counselor/ Social Worker thus helping the family make the necessary adjustments and fulfill their commitments for improving their own lives.

6. (Family Protection Voucher) The Voucher is allocated to the family provided that they meet certain criteria. The Voucher is allocated to the family provided that they meet certain criteria.

7. WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED RESULTS 1. That the Pilot Puente Programme will be implemented and in operation by the end of 2010. 1. That the Pilot Puente Programme will be implemented and in operation by the end of 2010. 2. That at least 30 families in vulnerable conditions will be beneficiaries of the programme 2. That at least 30 families in vulnerable conditions will be beneficiaries of the programme

8. 3. That there will be a poverty reduction of at least 10% by 2015. 3. That there will be a poverty reduction of at least 10% by 2015. 4. That there will be greater collaboration between the Ministry of Social Development and other ministries that provide social protection services. Thus creating a Social Protection Network System.

10. ActivitiesPlannedRealized Review Report on internship of the Puente Program X Review the information of the internship in order to put on paper the objective of the program so it can be disseminated within the Ministry. ( brochure) Develop programme proposal for effective coordination of a social service delivery network according to the concepts used by the Puente program (target communities, number of families. Social service workers etc.) ( 2 months) X X X X

11. ACTIVITIESPLANNEDREALIZED Submission of proposal to relevant stakeholders Setting up meeting with relevant stakeholders within the ministry. ( SMT and representatives from the various division met with Ms Nurse) Inclusion of other ministries ( Asst from TNT) Review and adjust programme proposal Visit of FOSIS tutor to help reinforce the objectives of Puente. X X X X X X

12. St. Vincent is hoping to adopt the mentioned components to the Client Empowerment Programme which has principles of the Cash Conditional Transfer Payment.