Project Eiréné

Helping Youth in the Caribbean Develop Skills in Conflict Resolution

Reclaiming our Identity, Renewing our Purpose, Re-igniting our Passion.

The Moravian Church Eastern West Indies Province

Faith. Education. Transformation.

For over 290 years, the Moravian Church Eastern West Indies Province has been a pillar of faith and education throughout the Caribbean.

With active congregations and schools in Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, Antigua, St. Kitts, Tortola, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Church continues its mission to nurture holistic development — spiritually, academically, and socially.

Introduction to Project Eiréné

A Regional Response to a Growing Need

The Moravian Church Eastern West Indies Province proudly presents Project Eiréné, an initiative designed to help youth manage their anger in a constructive way. Based on Neilson Waithe’s book “Anger Management”, this program aims to train mentors who will work with schools and community groups to guide our youth towards peace.

“Eiréné,” the Greek word for “Peace,” embodies our vision of reducing crime and violence, one child at a time. By partnering with schools, government, community groups, and faith-based institutions, we strive to heal our land and create a brighter future for all.

Meet Zola Phillips

Trainer/Facilitator for Project Eiréné

Zola Phillips is a passionate educator and facilitator dedicated to empowering young people with the tools to resolve conflict peacefully and purposefully. As part of Project Eiréné, she helps guide students, teachers, and parents through the process of understanding anger, emotional literacy, and faith-based conflict resolution.

With her warm, practical teaching style, Zola creates safe spaces for learning, reflection, and transformation—helping every participant move from frustration to understanding, and from anger to peace.

Project Eiréné Objectives

The core goals of Project Eiréné are as follows.

To reduce anger and violent incidents in schools and communities.

To provide effective violence prevention through awareness, training, and mentorship.

To develop a biblically inspired curriculum using evidence-based strategies for emotional literacy and conflict resolution.

Project Eiréné Leadership

Rev. Algernon Lewis

Chair of the PEC

Rev. Dr. Adrian Smith

Vice-Chair of the PEC

Rev. Neilson Waithe

Advisor

Rev. Cherice Job-Lewis

Project Manager

Sis. Zola Phillip

Project Facilitator

Project Eiréné Components

The program is built around four key components designed to strengthen institutions, build capacity, and foster peace-driven education.

Institutional Strengthening

Helps schools develop and refine their curricula to align with Ministry of Education standards and effectively deliver conflict resolution programs.

Capacity Development

Trains school guidance counselors and staff to manage anger and reduce violence through proven intervention techniques.

Development of Learning Environment

Improves school infrastructure and learning spaces to create safe, engaging, and world-class environments that promote peace and learning.

Ministry Opportunities

Provides faith-based organizations with a community outreach framework to integrate anger management and conflict resolution programs into ministry efforts.

Project Eiréné Program Impact

Project Eiréné aims to create ripples of positive and transformative change for students, educators, and families across the Caribbean.

For Students

We believe the project can have the potential to impact students in the following ways:

For Teachers, Guidance Counsellors & Faith-Based Organizations

We believe the project can have the potential to impact teachers, guidance counsellors & faith-based organizations in the following ways:

For Parents/Guardians

We believe the programme can have the potential to impact parents or guardians in the following ways:

Testimonials from Mentors

“This was a tremendous experience. What I appreciate most was the opportunity to consider my experience with anger. Doing this helped me to better understand why students may express anger in certain ways, I am now more empathetic than judgemental.”

“This course have allowed me to understand the value of being mentor not only to students but to anyone who may need someone to guide them. Because of this course I am able to look beyond the now factor of an issue/problem/situation and look at meaningful solutions that would be beneficial to the mentee I am now a better Mentor because of this course.”

“Project Eirene is a fantastic program with a meaningful mission! Joining such an initiative not only allows you to contribute to helping youths manage their anger, but it also offers you valuable skills that can benefit you personally and professionally. The intensive training, while brief, will provide tools and strategies that can be applied in various aspects of life, which is a great bonus. Being part of a passionate community dedicated to making a difference can be incredibly rewarding.”