The St Francis Community Developers yesterday commissioned resource centres that are expected to serve both youth and the elderly at its Port Mourant, Corentyne headquarters.
The centres, which were launched under the regional Spotlight Initiative that is being undertaken by the United Nations and the European Union, are expected to support training for job creation, youth and women empowerment, pre/play schools, care for the elderly remedial education, counselling, and psycho-social support services. A Dress for Success closet, which provides clothes for youth and women entering the job market, was also launched.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud, who delivered the feature address at yesterday’s launch, noted that these projects will benefit children, the elderly, and persons who wish to enter the working world.