Editorial
HEAD: Man in the Mirror
– Your Right to Be
MSMNPA wishes each and everyone a HAPPY PRIDE '04!
We extend a special shout-out to those at CHAP Groups -
OECS, Friends for Life – T&T, J-FLAG – Jamaica, UGLAAB – Barbados,
Unified Society – St Maarten and developing Organisations in Guyana,
Suriname and other countries.

We chose to identify Solidarity and Freedom in conjunction with OUT! – a Day in the Life of…………., to promote a greater regional sense of well being and empowerment.
Through your Testimonials this edition identifies that we do exist and are here to stand up and be accountable for ourselves and communities. This exercise demonstrates some truth in the adage –“That which you are seeking …is also seeking you.” No matter whether your circumstance is good or bad, you have A RIGHT TO BE!! And remember Pride exists all year long by our positive actions to assist and support everyone who are a part of our special communities. Many thanks to all our writers and those who assisted in making this Voice a reality.

In addition we were extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with Godfrey Sealey during his visit here in T&T. Most of us know of him as he served as one of the first MSM Champions in our region in the 1990s. Without his endeavours most of us would not be here to manage the work we are doing to mobilise our communities into action. Godfrey is a shining example of no matter what your circumstance or status is: “We all have a rightful place in our society”. Godfrey continues to dream and one of his present goals is to return to the Caribbean, armed with a stronger conviction and purpose. As a result, Friends for Life and MSMNPA are developing strategies to have his skills and services incorporated into their national programmes.