Canadian NGO showcases CA$2.9M suicide prevention project

At the showcase of the IDRF project at the Marriott Hotel. (From left) Nabil Ali, IDRF Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Health; Mark Berman, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana; Renita Barnes, Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Ghanshyan Seepersaud, Head Nurse, Doobay-Gafoor Medical & Research Centre; and Neaz Subhan, Master of Ceremonies
At the showcase of the IDRF project at the Marriott Hotel. (From left) Nabil Ali, IDRF Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Health; Mark Berman, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana; Renita Barnes, Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Ghanshyan Seepersaud, Head Nurse, Doobay-Gafoor Medical & Research Centre; and Neaz Subhan, Master of Ceremonies

The fight to curb the scourge of suicides in Guyana was in focus when on Wednesday, the International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF)  showcased its CA$2.9 million “Safeguarding the Human Dignity and Rights of Populations at Risk for Ill-Mental Health in Vulnerable Com-munities across Guyana” (SPAR) project, a Canadian High Commission release stated yesterday.

The event was held at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, and according to the release, it reinforced Canada’s footprint in the local health sector, as well as IDRF’s impact on mental health initiatives in the region.

The IDRF is described on its website as a non-profit organisation in Canada working around the world for international development and relief programmes based on Islamic principles.