Washington, D.C. witnessed a significant gathering of international leaders as Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams of Antigua and Barbuda joined international delegates at the inaugural “Fostering the Future Together” Coalition Summit from March 24-25, 2026. The event, hosted by United States First Lady Melania Trump, convened educators, technology innovators, and global representatives to address child welfare through educational advancement and responsible technological integration.
Lady Williams led a delegation featuring emerging youth leaders Elijah James, Tech Founder of The LocaL App and STEM Instructor, and Kamalie Mannix, Educator and Historian. Both contributed significantly to developing the national “H.O.W” (Hope, Opportunity, and Well-being) program, which aims to broaden access to inclusive, technology-driven education beyond conventional classroom settings.
Prior to the summit, Lady Williams engaged in substantive discussions with local education and social services experts, including Dr. E Jonah Greene, Deputy Director of Education, and Dr. Mahasen Hadeed and Mrs. Feona Charles-Richards from the Antigua and Barbuda Support and Referral Centre (SPARCC). These consultations focused on practical challenges related to artificial intelligence access and management for youth in island nations.
During high-level engagements, Lady Williams applauded Melania Trump’s “Be Best” charitable initiative while highlighting Antigua and Barbuda’s ongoing efforts in youth development and digital literacy. She expressed commitment to advancing “Be Best” through strategic partnerships that ensure sustainable funding and scalable programs for vulnerable youth populations.
The Antiguan delegation extended an invitation for First Lady Trump to witness the “H.O.W” program’s impact firsthand, emphasizing their nation’s dedication to international collaboration and shared progress in education technology and child well-being.