{"id":2774,"date":"2025-10-16T20:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T19:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/?page_id=2774"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T23:57:31","slug":"carifesgiftweek2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/en\/carifesgiftweek2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CARIFES Gift Week 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading alignfull\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-accent-light-color has-text-color has-xxl-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Partner Beside us, Your Regional Team<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">CARIFES Gift Week is more than a call to give\u2014it&#8217;s a call to stand beside us as we serve and strengthen student ministry throughout the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Team-Photo-Brush-edited-e1760723907161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2890 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Team-Photo-Brush-edited-e1760723907161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2890 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Team-Photo-Brush-edited-e1760723907161.png 939w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Team-Photo-Brush-edited-e1760723907161-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Team-Photo-Brush-edited-e1760723907161-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cbf1b5c3dcc9b1114c8333d2cb746490\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-cda867d7383db6febc6b21b9c5cec7ab\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-accent-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-cda867d7383db6febc6b21b9c5cec7ab\"><strong>Strengthening and Sustaining the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-caribbean-color\">Caribbean Regional Staff<\/mark> Ministry<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">This year, our fundraising goal is to raise&nbsp;<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">USD $21,000<\/mark><\/strong>&nbsp;in aid of Regional Staff support. This is the launch of a<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">&nbsp;<strong>long-term three-year (2025-2028) support raising vision to strengthen and sustain the Caribbean Regional Staff ministry<\/strong>. <\/mark>This initiative will be&nbsp;<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">matched dollar-for-dollar<\/mark><\/strong>, doubling the impact of every gift given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-light-color\">Join us in ministry by partnering with God through your generosity to help sustain the work of the IFES Caribbean Regional Team.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-shortcode\"><p><a href=\"#XEANAVTD\" style=\"display: none\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d55833520ea148907f8601f742528bdc\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--lg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_605bb17f0178a9bdd1d0f70756cb7bf8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/give\/?switch_language=en&#038;source=SUPPORT&#038;destination=CR000_STEAM\" class=\"btn btn--east-asia\">\n        <span>\n        GIVE NOW        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_72c36b2bdbd8f171411731efd1ad5437\" target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/en\/about-us\/\" class=\"btn btn--caribbean\">\n        <span>\n        MEET YOUR REGIONAL TEAM        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d55833520ea148907f8601f742528bdc\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--lg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-video\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video class=\"lazyload\" controls data-src=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CGW-2025-Mario.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:97%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-caribbean-background-color has-background\">\u201cRemember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.\u201d<br><br>2 Corinthians 9:6\u20138 (NIV)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading alignfull wp-elements-583a193afa693b5478af292593b51fe9\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-caribbean-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-xxxl-font-size wp-elements-583a193afa693b5478af292593b51fe9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-light-color\">Pledge to<\/mark> Become a <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-light-color\">Partner Beside Us<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-caribbean-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2421 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2421 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-1536x1105.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5-DSCF4643-scaled-e1762442463827-2048x1473.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-c573b2189065bdb4521e0ad8d9ec4c25\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-accent-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-c573b2189065bdb4521e0ad8d9ec4c25\">Have you taken the pledge as yet?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\"><strong>Stand beside the IFES Caribbean Regional Team<\/strong> <strong>by completing<\/strong> <strong>this short online pledge form.<\/strong> Let us know who you are, where you\u2019re from,&nbsp;make your pledge, and share an optional&nbsp;message of encouragement to the regional team or a specific member.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">NB: Pledges can also be made anonymously.***<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_5e1eac1c53c7dbb092840e5113a1aefb\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/en\/carifes-gift-week-2025-pledge-form\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">\n        <span>\n        PLEDGE NOW        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_605bb17f0178a9bdd1d0f70756cb7bf8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/give\/?switch_language=en&#038;source=SUPPORT&#038;destination=CR000_STEAM\" class=\"btn btn--east-asia\">\n        <span>\n        GIVE NOW        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph aligncenter wp-elements-447b9019dd5346272422164ff1075ab2\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-xl-font-size wp-elements-447b9019dd5346272422164ff1075ab2\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how some of our partners have pledged for Gift Week 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-shortcode\"><div class=\"pledges-card-container\" style=\"max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:20px; font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\"><form method=\"get\" class=\"pledges-filter-form\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px; padding:20px; background:#f9f9f9; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); text-align:center;\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex; gap:16px; align-items:end; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;\"><div><select name=\"country\" onchange=\"this.form.submit()\" style=\"padding:11px; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:8px; font-size:15px; min-width:200px;\"><option value=\"\">All nations<\/option><option value=\"Anonymous\">Anonymous<\/option><option value=\"Barbados\">Barbados<\/option><option value=\"Belize\">Belize<\/option><option value=\"Cayman Islands\">Cayman Islands<\/option><option value=\"Dominica\">Dominica<\/option><option value=\"Guyana\">Guyana<\/option><option value=\"Saint Lucia\">Saint Lucia<\/option><option value=\"Trinidad and Tobago\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/form><div class=\"pledges-cards-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(330px,1fr)); gap:24px; margin-bottom:40px;\"><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Mario &amp; Aleeca King<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Barbados<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">I pledge to give to and pray for the regional team during CARIFES Gift Week.<\/blockquote><p style=\"margin:0; color:#555; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65;\">Your dedication and faithful service is making a difference in the lives of students across the Caribbean and we are grateful for you!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Anonymous<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Cayman Islands<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">US$300.00<\/blockquote><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Anonymous<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">I have pledged to Carifes GiftWeek<\/blockquote><p style=\"margin:0; color:#555; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65;\">Thank you for choosing to be staff for the CARIFES region to God&#039;s glory<\/p><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Launcelott Lewis<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Belize<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">I pledge to pray and give<\/blockquote><p style=\"margin:0; color:#555; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65;\">Keep up the good work<\/p><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Anonymous<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Dominica<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">50 US<\/blockquote><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-card\" style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left:5px solid #005a87; transition:all .25s;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:19px; color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;\">Anonymous<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0; color:#005a87; font-weight:500; font-size:15px;\">Anonymous<\/p><\/div><blockquote style=\"margin:18px 0; padding-left:18px; border-left:3px solid #005a87; font-style:italic; color:#444; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65;\">MY ENCOURAGEMENTS TO THE TEAM.<\/blockquote><p style=\"margin:0; color:#555; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65;\">KEEP BEING FAITHFUL!<\/p><\/div><\/div><nav class=\"pledges-pagination\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px;\"><ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:inline-block;\"><li style=\"display:inline; margin:0 4px;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block; padding:9px 15px; background:#005a87; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;\">1<\/span><\/li><li style=\"display:inline; margin:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ifescaribbean.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2774?pageno=2\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:9px 15px; background:#f1f3f5; color:#333; text-decoration:none; border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;\">2<\/a><\/li><li style=\"display:inline; margin:0 4px;\"><a 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