Republic Bank Funding Delivers better Equine Therapy Access to Children in Tobago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2025

Republic Bank Funding Delivers better Equine Therapy Access to Children in Tobago

Real change is underway at Healing With Horses in Buccoo. A generous $100,000 TTD donation is helping expand the Equine Natural Therapy for Children, which provides inclusive, horse-assisted therapy to support emotional and developmental growth. This project was made possible through the generosity of Republic Bank Limited, as part of its Power to Make a Difference Programme.

The donation is helping the organization strengthen and sustain this program, including support for therapy horse care, safe facility access, and inclusive staffing.

The first $50,000 TTD disbursed has already supported:

  • Stipends for five differently-abled adults
  • Training for eight youth participants in the HWH Empowerment Program
  • Repairs to fencing, plumbing, and animal enclosures
  • Daily care for more than 30 therapy animals
  • Monthly events that invite the public into a healing, inclusive space

The second installment will support free equine therapy for frontline workers and continued improvements across the park.

“This funding creates momentum we’ve never had before,” said Veronika Danzer LaFortune, Director of Healing With Horses. “It’s helping us hire, train, heal, and rebuild—with purpose.”

Healing With Horses is a registered non-profit in Tobago that provides inclusive equine-assisted therapy and nature-based programs for differently-abled individuals, youth, and the wider community. The organization also offers safe haven to rescued horses and other animals in need of urgent care.

Despite the recent support, the sanctuary is operating with significant financial strain and is in urgent need of continued donations to keep up with rising costs, rescue care, and volunteer stipends.

Representatives from Republic Bank will visit the site on April 24 to see the progress firsthand.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Veronika Johanna Danzer-La Fortune
CEO / Founder

"The Love & Magic Information Center"

HEALING WITH HORSES FOUNDATION
10-14 Galla Trace Buccoo Scarborough 901131
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Office hours Monday - Saturday 8.00am  - 4.00pm
Office-001-868-639-0953
Cell - 001-868-307-3425

www.healing-with-horses.org
info@healing-with-horses.org
support@healing-with-horses.org
www.being-with-horses.com

 

The Real Secret Fashion Show

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Trinidad and Tobago Restaurant Week Festival 2024

Trinidad and Tobago Restaurant Week Festival

Come for the food, stay for the flavours!

September 20th – 29th 2024

September 13, 2024 - San Fernando, Trinidad ... The Trinidad and Tobago Restaurant Week (TTRW) is a ten (10) day event that encourages both locals and visitors to join in celebrating the rich culinary diversity of our country at restaurants nationwide as they present significantly discounted menus specifically customised for TTRW.

Celebrating 12 years in 2024, TTRW has been instrumental in assisting the growth of the food industry in Trinidad and Tobago. It has always been our main objective to be THE signature culinary event on the Trinidad & Tobago calendar and we are happy to announce that this year, TTRW has been nominated as a National Festival of Trinidad & Tobago.

To see menus, a list of participating restaurants or for more information, contact us via our website or social media:

Official Website: https://www.ttrwfestival.com

Other website: https://linktr.ee/ttrwfestival

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttrwfestival/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttrwfestival

Threads: https://www.threads.net/ttrwfestival

X (previously Twitter): https://x.com/ttrwfestival

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttrwfestival

All social media handles: @ttrwfestival

Hashtags: #ttrw #ttrw2024 #ttrwfestival

(Photo Credit: TTRWF Website)

(Photo Credit: TTRWF Facebook)

What: Trinidad and Tobago Restaurant Week Festival (TTRWF)

Who: Shira Mohammed

When: September 20th – 29th , 2024

Where: 100 Restaurants Nationwide

Cost: $150 , $250 , $350 , $450 , $550

Discount: 30% Discount  [Click to discover]

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Shira Mohammed

TTRWF Founder

p: +1 (868) – 320-7045

e:  ttrestaurantweek@gmail.com

w: https://linktr.ee/ttrwfestival