Earlier this week, Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman and a team from the High Commission visited Region Seven to engage with partners on the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) economic resilience project for Venezuelan migrants there.
A release from the High Commission said that the project is being executed by the Hope Foundation to provide critical support to the communities currently hosting Venezuelan migrants. The project provides training and support to migrants and local residents to improve their socio-economic situation.
Through the project being supported by Canada, on Monday staff from ten service providers including the Guyana Police Force and the Bartica Hospital, were provided with certificates after completing the First Responders for Psychological Support training. They will work with Venezuelan migrants and other vulnerable clients.