Highlights
A SEA of change
Social Empowerment Agency (SEA) is the amalgamated entity of the Child Care Board, National Assistance Board and Welfare Department, under the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs.
Senior Games 2025
Registration is now opened for the 2025 Barbados National Senior Games.
To register online visit https://bnsg.org
Short Term Residence
Short term residence programme due to launch.
Categories
Children
Counselling and other services for children in need of care and protection, and support for the parents and guardians of those children.
Disabilities
Services to facilitate the advancement and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Welfare Assistance for Individuals and Families
Services dedicated to delivering exceptional social support aimed at uplifting, developing, and empowering those in poverty, and vulnerable individuals.
Emergency Social Relief
Support for persons who may be experiencing crises.
NGOs
Support for non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Gender services
Elderly
Maintain the dignity of elderly persons by providing innovative social support and recreational services that enhance their quality of life in the community.
Homeless
Provide shelter and food for homeless men at night and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Recent News
Senior Games 2025
Registration is now opened for the 2025 Barbados National Senior Games. To register online visit https://bnsg.org Registration outlets: BARP Office Fisherman's Pub Child Care Board National Sports Council National Disabilities Unit Emerald City supermarket Ministry of...
Social Empowerment Agency Will Be In Place Soon
All work has been completed with respect to the Social Empowerment Agency (SEA), the amalgamated entity of the Child Care Board, National Assistance Board and Welfare Department, under the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs. This was announced by...
National Consultation on Domestic Violence
Savannah Beach Club Hotel, Bridgetown Barbados March 24-25, 2025 The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and UN Women,...
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs (MPEA)
The Mission of the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs is: To contribute to the overall socio-economic development of Barbados and the empowerment of all members of society by fully utilizing all available human, financial and technological resources;...
Pause For Parenting Radio Series – Foster Care
Topics: What is foster care? Types of foster care (short term, long term or emergency care) Where do children identified for foster care come from? Why do children come into the care of the Child Care Board? Who is eligible to foster a child Can prospective foster...
International Women’s Day – March 2025
'She Inspires' International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 and represents a day where the achievements of women are recognized. In addition, International Women’s Day reinforces the need for gender equality and gender equity. The Bureau of...
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
4th Floor Warrens Office Complex
Warrens
St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Call (246) 535-1600/1/2/3