About Us

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; embedded in this are the four focus areas of UNESCO, they are - Education, Culture, Natural Science and Social Sciences and ICT.

UNESCO cooperates with Intergovernmental Organizations, in particular the United Nations and its organizations and other related bodies to ensure each goal in its five field of competence is achieved.

Mission Statement

The overarching mission statement of UNESCO is to contribute to sustainable human Development in a culture of peace, underpinned by tolerance, democracy And human rights, through programmes and projects in UNESCO’s fields Of competence - Education, The Natural and Social Sciences, Culture, and ICT’s.

FUTURE PLANS

Maximise the benefits of SVG’s membership in UNESCO;

Disseminate information, create interest and promote understanding in SVG about the general objectives of UNESCO;

Advise government and other interested organizations on all matters relating to the work of UNESCO and its programmes;

Serve as liaison agency between the Government, UNESCO and other organizations working for the advancement of the UNESCO programme areas;

Foster and develop relations with other National Commissions;

Develop more UNESCO clubs in schools and also more community groups.

Candidature for the 2012 UNESCO L’OREAL
Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences 2012



The UNESCO L’OREAL International Fellowship 2012, for Young Women in Life Sciences is inviting applicants within the specified framework to apply for one of fifteen (15) fellowships offered to assist in the carrying out of research in life sciences. Each scholarship amounts to approximately US $40,000.00.



The fellowships will be granted in 2012 and should commence between 1st March, 2012 and 1st March, 2013. Candidates who wish to apply for a fellowship can obtain the application form at www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/loreal. or at the National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education.



The number of fellowships offered by UNESCO are limited therefore, only candidates with the necessary qualifications, who demonstrate outstanding intellectual qualities, imagination and personal commitment, will have a chance to be selected.



All applications and supporting documents should reach UNESCO’s office no later than 30th May, 2011.



Further information can be obtained from Ms. Janeil Henry, at UNESCO’s Office, Ministry of Education.