-300 children benefiting
The third phase of First Lady Arya Ali’s programme for orphanages will see medical and other services being provided.
This was announced yesterday at the launching of the third phase of the adopt-an-orphanage programme, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Approximately 300 children across nine orphanages are significantly benefitting from the initiative.
The First Lady launched the programme in June 2021, following a conversation with Guyanese-American rapper, SAINt JHN.
The initiative aims to support orphans countrywide by alleviating their financial burdens and providing resources for their development.
This new phase also provides medical services including eye tests and free spectacles, dental services, medical checkups, and counselling services, DPI said.
Additionally, residents can enjoy leisure activities like tours, movie nights, and Easter kite flying to promote siblinghood.
Orphanages currently benefitting are: Prabhu Sharan Orphanage, the Red Cross Convalescent Home, Bless the Children Home, St John’s Bosco Orphanage, Shaheed’s Girls Orphanage, Shaheed’s Boys Orphanage, Hope Children’s Home, Joshua’s Children Home, and Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre.
Representative of the Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre, Camille Lewis said the undertaking is a demonstration of Mrs Ali’s compassion and love for communities.
“It is through your partnership that we can continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of these children and encourage them to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential,” Lewis said.
This programme was launched to aid with the overhead expenses of the homes, allowing the caretakers more flexibility to pay attention to other areas of the children’s welfare, DPI said.
Sponsors include J’s Supermarket, Demerara Bank Limited, the Chinese Embassy, Sheriff Construction, Comfort Sleep, Lucky Star, Premier Construction and IB Construction.
Memoranda of Understanding were also inked between the First Lady and sponsors indicating their continued partnership.
