As part of its efforts to spearhead upcoming Emancipation activities and celebrations, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Friday distributed grants to a number of African organisations to assist in the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of Africans, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated.
The handing over ceremony took place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and was attended by several government officials including Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Affairs, Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag; Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn; and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy.
Chairman of the Victoria CDC, Alex Fraser, a recipient of the grant over the past several years, emphasised the importance of these funds in educating the public about African history. “The government has done a tremendous job in promoting and supporting these efforts. They have shared resources and knowledge so people can access information.”