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18 charities, school dropouts get Gafoor’s donation
Eighteen charitable organizations across Guyana were the beneficiaries of cash
Ms Gafoors and representatives from the beneficiaries.
donation made by Gafoors on Wednesday at Cara Lodge, Georgetown.
The donation is an annual contribution by the company out of “love and appreciation” and as a mean of giving back to the public.
Among those that benefitted were Tina Insanally Foundation, Joshua House Children Centre, Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Services, St. John’s Bosco Orphanage, Guyana Red Cross Society for Children Convalescent Home, Radio Needy Children Fund, Uncle Eddie’s Home, Friends of the Archer’s Home, St.Vincent De Paul Sacred Heart Conference, Dharm Shala, Deaf in Guyana, East La Penitence Health Centre, Demerara Lioness Lions Club, Bright Horizon Family Home, Ogle- Industry Community Centre, Grace Pentecostal Church, Guyana Industry Training Centre and the Salvation Army.
According to Ameena Gafoor, the donation is part of the company’s Support for Vulnerable Persons project which assists organizations that focus on the wellbeing of children and the elderly in Guyana.
Ms. Gafoor explained that her family’s main focus is on school dropouts and those persons who need medical assistance.
A representative from Deaf in Guyana, Sabine McIntosh, emphasized her gratitude to the company. McIntosh added that the money will be used to finance the organization’s ongoing programmes which include providing drums to the institute and teaching the students.
The Salvation Army is an NGO that provides counseling for persons who are affected by drugs and alcohol.
A representative from that NGO stated that the institute offers addicts a six- month course. Currently, 25 men are benefitting from the programme. The money will go towards financing the project
Dr. Shamir Andrew Ally, an overseas-based businessman and a spokesperson at the presentation expressed his appreciation to the company. He encouraged them to keep up the “good work”.
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