Even in the face of spiralling crime, youth groups and social clubs across the nation have continued to advocate to raise awareness about the ills currently plaguing society and how it can be transformed to once again bring peace and harmony.
Only four months old and already on its way to reintroducing the youth to the concept of family and togetherness, Club Elantra 868 yesterday held its first Drive for Peace as hundreds of drivers of Elantra motorcars came together to drive to Tyrico Bay, Maracas where a massive family day took place.
Speaking about the venture as they gathered along Independence Square South, Port-of-Spain, club president Stephen Maurice explained: “We are doing a drive for peace, a movement of positivity and also to introduce the club to the wider society.”
“This is not just about cars, style, rims or fashion. But we are really trying to make a positive impact in every community that we go into,” he said.
Having started in Trincity, the drivers congregated in Port-of-Spain before setting off for Tyrico where their families waited.
Maurice said: “The club is driven by family and we just want to promote that love and unity.”
Inviting people to join them via FaceBook and IG, Maurice said the club was not only limited to drivers of Elantra vehicles but anyone who shared the same passion and concerns about the youth was welcome to join.
“The club is concerned about the youth and we want to place some emphasis on them as they are the future. We want to try to move in a direction to empower them and we feel if we establish a common ground within the club which sows family, love and passion for good things, then the younger ones would take an example,” he added.
Revealing that the club comprised fathers, mothers, older siblings and friends, Maurice said: “Once the younger ones can see that atmosphere, they have something to look up to and be able to direct their mind in a positive direction for the future.”
Issuing a national invitation, Maurice said: “If you are like-minded and want to promote something as positive, feel free to message us and anybody who just wants to ride along with Club Elantra regardless of whether or not you drive a Elantra, you are all invited.”
