A-twelve-year old who reports taking on adult challenges in an effort to make a difference, says she is getting ready to present a theatrical performance dubbed “A Tale of Slavery”.
Young Gizelle Pierre-Toussaint has an organization known as the LIBRA Foundation aimed at helping her community and others around the island.
The twelve-year-old, who says her commitment is to assist the needy, less fortunate and elderly, reports that her Foundation has already undertaken a variety of projects in various parts of the island, including the refurbishing of a classroom “to encourage enjoyment of the learning environment for students of the Petit Soufriere Pre-school”.
She says the Clifton Primary School has also benefited from her efforts.
“A significant donation of a large table and 33 chairs were also given to the school, to assist the students and teachers there, with their school feeding programme,” a release from the Foundation states.
According to the LIBRA Foundation, it is now ready to embark on its next endeavor, a didactic theatrical performance, entitled “ A Tale Of Slavery “ written by Gizelle Pierre-Toussaint.
The play is scheduled to be staged at the Arawak House of Culture, early March 2012 .
“This production depicts the ambitious attempts of a brother and sister, to heroically reunite their family after being sold to separate plantations,” the Foundation release explains.
It says for a deeper and clearer understanding of the subject matter, LIBRA Foundation has also put together an exhibition of several artifacts, a full array of African Inventors in the Americas, and a pictorial collection of Civil Rights Leaders in the Americas including several parts of the Caribbean.
The exhibition will run for one week, post performance .
For further information on the foundation or to offer assistance please contact: 295-9237 OR 235 7464.
Great job young lady. Keep up the good work. You are truly an inspiration to all!
harlem she from
all the best girl
we are so proud of you
keep going on
we will be behind you all the way
who say nothing good can come out from the ghetto
maybe thats the signs of the time she could be the next female pm of dominica.
love to you !! an example and role model tp us all!!!!
Great job!!! Keep it up.. All the best
Where is she from? School she attends? Is she Dominican?? Come on DNO
She attends the Convent High School and is Dominican.
Now that’s a project I can sponsor. Truly “a child shall lead them”.
good job fromthis young soul. is there a way to
give donation, if so pls post this info would really like to help
You can contact her manager at 295-9237
The future looks good!
I wish I could be a productive member of society like her and she is only 12! and Im 17 smh shame on me….Im all talk no walk =/
WOW!!!! At 12? You go girl. Job well done. Keep up the good work and you will go farrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Wow. That’s really cool.
Sometimes when you feel like giving up on your country a story like this comes along.
Beautiful.
Keep it up.
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SHOULD NOT ONLY HOLD UP THIS YOUNG LADY AS A ROLE MODEL, BUT SHOULD ARRANGE SCHEDULES AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE HER VISIT TO SCHOOLS WHERE SHE CAN SHARE HER STORY WITH STUDENTS IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO SET POSITIVE GOALS FOR THEMSELVES.
Good Job , maybe the opposition should follow in her footsteps , try to look for ways to help instead of spending their money in the courts, spend it doing some thing constructive to help others like this young lady is doing ma God bless u girl i will be praying for you Gizelle.
Kudos to you young lady. God’s Blessing and Guidance in your future endeavours.
I am so inspired by this young lady and her eagerness and willingness to help others. I pray that her selfless attitude will open many doors for her, and that God will continue to bless and protect her as she strives to do his good will. Way to go Gizelle, You are indeed one-in-a-million
am so loving this………………… so let me say thanks to you my girl on behalf of all Dominicans and my self for being the change you want to see in your community and by extension our country
i’m impressed
omg… she’s 12 years old!!! that’s great… we really have the zuckerberg’s, gates, branson’s caliber type of people among us… i see this young woman… yes ‘woman’… will have a fulfilling life once she continues on that path
May God continue to bless your foundation. I am very proud of you reaching out to others.
where can we send a donation to help her… she is so young and I am thankful for those you stayed by her side financially… God be with you as you continue to help others…I do have some classroom chairs and clothes if she see fit to give to someone… Can someone tell me where i can send these things too..Thank you
ADMIN: for further information call 295-9237 OR 235 7464.
I am very proud of this young lady, and her parents too. Blessings on all their efforts.
she i want for my presedent
thumbs up to the parents of this girl….you deserve the credit….these parents should take the blame when their kids do bad too
good job! i will also support your foundation.
Very inspiring indeed… Nice work! Could you possibly add some contact information for the LIBRA Foundation? I would love to get in touch with them and work on getting donations sent to them from the states. Thank You
The L.I.B.R.A Foundation is abbreviated and stands for L LOVE FOR COMMUNITY
I INSPIRING MINDS
B BRINGING HOPE
R REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED
A ACHEIVEMENTS THROUGH CHRIST
Gizelle is the founder and president of the organization. You can contact her on 295-9237.
oh gizelle im so proud of u and what u are doing keep the good deeds up and may god continue to bless u with new inspirations. i hope other youths are following her example. dominica is so bless to have u as a daughter of the soil.
It is a hopeful and wonderful sign when young people become involved in community development.
I salute Ms. Toussaint and the LIBRA foundation for their initiative and efforts in contributing to our history and development.
I extend well wishes to Ms Toussaint and the foundation in the staging of their upcoming production. I trust that the production will be successful and that it would be a platform for the growth of the foundation.
Go Girl you are way better than some of the politicians. You are never to young to run things.
This sorry is inspiring. I strongly believe that each person can make a difference in their community. I hope this story will influence others, especially the youth to be more like this young lady. I will definitely support her foundation. So proud of you Gizelle for taking charge.
Sorry. I meant “This story is inspiring.”
hey DNO how can we get in contact with this organisation?
Contact number is 295-9237
May the Good Lord continue to bless you and expand your boundries.
Way to go young lady keep on doing the great work.
Its great to see such a positive contribution from a young person. Good Job! Great example for your peers!
wow and only 12. keep it up we need more positive, constructive youth like you in dominica.
You go girl. Keep up the good work, your reward is in heaven.Strive for the best and to be an embassador for your country. Good luck in your future endeavours and planning
wow! good job giz!
MORE OF OUR YOUTH SHOULD PARTEN ON THIS YOUNG LADY’S ENDEAVOURS AND MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE TO THIER COMMUNITY IN STEAD OF BEING PROBLEMATIC TO SOCIETY.
Very Positive young lady, keep up the good work, wish every young lady would take a hint from you, and try to do more positives such as what you’re doing instead of fooling around.
wow Gizelle dats jus great…keep it up