The Guyana Foundation Sunrise Centre, Essequibo, in keeping with its mission to uplift the lives of those less fortunate has announced that it is holding training sessions simultaneously in three locations.
According to a Guyana Foundation press release, this is the first time that the foundation has attempted such a venture. The areas targeted are the village of Mashabo on the Ituribisi Lake, the island of Wakenaam and the village of Zorg-en-Vlygt on the Essequibo Coast.
The Guyana Foundation says that poverty is still real in many communities around Guyana and over the years, it has been offering extensive training programmes in a variety of disciplines all free of charge. These courses are designed to give those persons who are struggling, a chance to learn how to generate income.
In Mashabo, a fabric design programme has been started and is taught by Abiola Ulele Garraway, an accomplished craft maker and agriculturalist. Products that have already been produced by students will be sold in the Cayman Islands to be made into beach towels, beach wraps and garments.
On the island of Wakenaam, Glynis Streete is the facilitator for the catering course. She is a home economics teacher and many of the students she has trained have gone on to set up their own micro enterprises.
Last but not least, in Zorg-en-Vlygt, a cosmetology course is underway and twenty-four young women are in the process of learning the skills of pedicures, manicures and facials. As part of their training, the students will be hosting a free beauty makeover for persons in the Anna Regina market area a few days before Mother’s Day.
