Latest update November 29th, 2024 1:00 AM
Human Services Ministry takes Christmas to Bare Root
Priya Manickchand gets help in distributing the toys in Bare Root
The Ministry of Human Services continued to spread Christmas cheer to less fortunate children with scores of Bare Root children being the latest beneficiaries.
The Ministry in collaboration with Radio Needy Children’s Fund and the Community Development Committee of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara, distributed toys to children 12 years and under, yesterday.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, said that the gifts were being distributed in keeping with the festive season of giving and sharing.
She noted that the Ministry wanted to ensure that the children have toys to play with during the holiday, as well as have a merry Christmas.
Community Development Committee Chairperson, Negla Garraway, said that the initiative to give children toys for their Christmas is thoughtful and that it will help them to have a fun time.
On Saturday last the Ministry in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy feted children from homes and orphanages and presented them with gifts.
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