"When poverty, violence and disease are discussed, no one thinks about the Caribbean. It's just a place to vacation and sit in the sun. People don't know that St. Lucia has one of the highest rates of diabetes per capita in the world. They look at the bare feet of the children playing soccer in the street and don't realize it's because they have no shoes. It's my mission to expand awareness and aid for these issues which equally affect the Caribbean, especially for the children and youth." -Taj Weekes
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Violence Hits The Clothesline
Around the world, at least one in every three women has been physically, sexually or emotionally abused in her lifetime. Their abusers are, more often than not, individuals known to them. Those crucial statistics formed part of the opening remarks...
Domestic Violence placed on The Clothesline
The Clothesline Project returned for its third year at the Derek Walcott Square last Tuesday in celebration of International Women’s Day 2012. The project was organized by TOCO and PROSAF together...
St. Lucian Taj Weekes to be recognized
The legendary St. Lucian artiste and philanthropist Taj Weekes has been selected for the St. Lucia House Foundation’s Humanitarian Award for his selflessness and dedicated humanitarian efforts.
Taj Weekes' TOCO Honored in St. Lucia’s 33rd anniversary of independence
Musician and philanthropist Taj Weekes will receive the foundation’s Humanitarian Award “for his selflessness and dedicated humanitarian efforts.” Weekes is founder of the They Often Cry Outreach charity...
International Reggae Artiste Taj Weekes Donates Sporting Equipment to TT Coaches
Taj Weekes along with Shirley Menard of (TOCO) “They Often Cry Outreach” foundation collaborates with ASK Promotions to donate 100 full football kits...
TOCO Launches first Annual Toy Drive
St. Lucian born international reggae artiste, Taj Weekes, is persistent with his goal to spread the message of peace and joy, globally, through a combination of his music and humanitarianism endeavors.
Taj Weekes at the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School
Students of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School were treated to a jazz showcase on Monday. Principal Ethelyn Leonce says the activity is now in its fifth year.
They Often Cry Outreach 2010: Year in Review
In a year full of great progress and achievement, 2010 proved to be a year in which TOCO was allowed to shine in presenting great opportunities to the children we serve as well as respond to the year’s greatest challenges.
TOCO Football Program underway in St Lucia!
Young footballers are taking the opportunity to show off their skills under the watchful eyes of five United States coaches, in hopes of landing a scholarship overseas.
