Business Local News Men’s programmes lighting the way with support from Light & Power Barbados Today05/12/202401.1K views From left: Light & Power’s Communications Advisor Adriel Richard, Nigel Jules of the Purpose 180 Foundation, Reverend Derick Richards and Anthony Seale of the "Rites of Passage: Boys to Men (BTM) programme" of the James Street/Speightstown Circuit of the Methodist Church in Barbados, Chano Belle, Light & Power’s Manager, Finance (Supply Chain) and Curtis Brewster, Light & Power’s Supervisor, Dispatch and Quality Control. Barbadian men are stepping up to mentor and inspire a new generation of male leaders to reach their full potential and light the path to a brighter future. On International Men’s Day recently, two such organisations were recognised and supported with financial donations from the Barbados Light & Power Company. The Rites of Passage: Boys to Men program, led by Anthony Seale and Reverend Derick Richards of the James Street, Speightstown Circuit of the Methodist Church, and the Purpose 180 Foundation, founded by Nigel Jules, were both lauded for their contributions during a presentation held at Light & Power’s Garrison, St. Michael Headquarters. Both organisations spoke about the impactful initiatives they have established to support young men in Barbados. Light & Power said it was pleased to support programmes focused on mentoring and uplifting at-risk young men. “These programmes are crucial in empowering young men to reach their full potential, and Light & Power is pleased to support and partner with initiatives like Rites of Passage and Purpose 180 that actively work to create brighter futures for the next generation of young male leaders.” Both programmes focus on mentorship, character building, and equipping young men with tools to overcome challenges and achieve personal and professional growth. (PR)