The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Guyana, in partnership with Republic Bank Guyana Limited, recently launched a training programme which saw more than 25 Teachers and guidance counsellors from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) strengthening their capacity to support the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents.

The Help Adolescents Thrive (HAT) training programme is implemented by UNICEF and funded by Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Health Unit.

Held from June 17-19, 2026, the three-day training provided participants with practical tools and evidence-based approaches to support social and emotional skills building, recognise signs of emotional distress, and connect students with appropriate services when needed.