GGDMA distributes 1,000 school packages in $6M back-to-school initiative

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has launched a major back-to-school initiative that will provide 1,000 school packages to children and children of workers in the mining sector across Guyana, representing an investment of more than G$6 million in the education and development of the nation’s children.

The first handing-over exercise was held on Saturday at the GGDMA Secretariat, with approximately 150 students from communities across Region Four benefiting from the programme. According to GGDMA beneficiaries included children from Buxton, East Coast Demerara; Sophia, Georgetown; and families supported by Women Across Differences (WAD).

Speaking at the exercise, GGDMA Managing Director, Avalon Jagnandan said the programme is part of the Association’s continuing commitment to corporate social responsibility and investing in Guyana’s future. “Kids are the future of our country, and as a sector, we want to ensure that our kids are well equipped so that they can receive a proper education. This initiative will continue across the other mining regions and districts over the next week,” Jagnandan said.