On Monday 7^th April 2014, the National Theme Steering Committee held its second meeting for the year. The main topic of discussion was the compilation of the National, Organizational and Regional Calendars of Activities and the subsequent upcoming events for this month which Committee members will be taking part in.

These activities include:

• Good Friday which falls on the 18^th April
• Earth Day whereby students will have the chance to visit neighbouring islands and learn about the biodiversity, management and achievements of these islands
• Promotion of the National Theme during the Honorary Consuls Conference from the 23^rd to the 24^th April
• Carnival International de Victoria which will be from the 25^th to the 27^th April which will help to raise awareness of different Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
• A series of activities from the 28^th Aril to 4^th April which includes a guided tour of the Ministry, reflection sessions on the National Theme at district level, a gospel show, school quiz competition, a documentary tracing achievements and struggles in regards to employment in Seychelles and a Sports Fun Day to commemorate Labour Day.
  
  

The Chairperson, Ms Idith Alexander is counting on the support of all the Committee members and the general public to ensure the success of these activities. The activities for the month of May will be communicated in due course.