M.I.D.H Holds 2nd Women’s Month Sports Day

Today, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing held its second annual Women’s Month Sports Day. The amazing women who took part were honored for the unique challenges they face outside of work. Two inspiring speakers, Minister of Human Resources Thea Garcia-Ramirez and Belmopan Deputy Mayor Correta Banner, delivered encouraging messages at the event.

 

Thea Garcia-Ramirez, Minister of Human Development

“You juggle a professional career. A lot of you go to school on top of that and try to continue developing, professionally, personally. You raise families, you take care of children and husbands, and you take care sometimes of older members of your family. I know a lot of times you struggle like I do to have some personal time just for yourselves and you do it all with a smile. And sometimes, you smile on the inside because it’s hard to smile every day on the outside. I get that. I get you, but it’s a wonderful way to recognize you, to say, I see you and to celebrate you.”

 

Correta Banner, Deputy Mayor, Belmopan

“Your dreams are valid and no one can take away your potential. It’s important to support one another and lift each other up because when women stand together, the force becomes an unstoppable force. Never doubt your words and never forget that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Keep pushing forward and stay true to yourself and trust the process. Remember, as Maya Angel beautifully said, we may encounter many defeats, but we should never be defeated. But we must not, so we must not be defeated. Keep going because the world is waiting for you to shine. And always remember, never ever forget. You are all wonderfully and fearfully made.”