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Dr. Astell Collins tipped to be Chairman of Habitat for Humanity
After several weeks of meetings, the local Chapter of Habitat for Humanity supported by its Regional Office has accepted the nomination of Dr. Astell Collins to be its next Chairman of the Board.
Dr. Collins will be the youngest Chairperson in the 21 year history of Habitat for Humanity Guyana.
His appointment follows a long list of prominent figures inclusive of Sheila George, William Woolford, Fitzpatrick Alert, Ovid Walton, Alex Graham and William Harris.
Dr. Collins is expected to play a key role in expanding the services and programmes of Habitat for Humanity Guyana across Guyana, lead the Friends of Habitat Group and initiate and promote strategic programme partnerships that materialize both technical and financial resources.
When asked about his new appointment, Dr. Collins noted, “I am overwhelmed and humbled that I was considered.” He also highlighted a prior connection to Habitat for Humanity through one of his former mentors, Mr. Irvin Adonis, who himself is a prior National Director of Habitat Guyana.
Dr. Astell Collins
Even though Dr. Collins is so far the youngest Chairman, he brings with him a wealth of experience in leadership development. Furthermore, his effectiveness was recognized with a number of prestigious awards nationally and also internationally; which includes South Africa “IKUSASA-special recognition Award”, the United Nations “Golden Rule International Award”, the USA “International Champions of His community” and also from Guyana “Award of Excellence”.
His appointment will be confirmed during the third week of January 2016 at a special Board meeting for this purpose.
Habitat is a non-profit organization registered in Guyana in 1995 with a mission to alleviate poverty through increased accessibility to decent living conditions, especially for low income-earners and poverty-stricken families.
In working with various stakeholders to facilitate the process of housing intervention, HFHGY strives for an enabling environment whereby extremely poor families can have access to a better quality of life and promotes community development.
The agency has received tremendous support from beneficiary families, corporate partners, local and international volunteers to increase the impact of its work.
Over the years, Habitat for Humanity Guyana has provided approximately 600 fully functional houses at no or little cost for partner families in addition to assisting several thousand through livelihood development and skill training. On this occasion we reaffirm our commitment to working with all stakeholders to advocate for more flexible housing finance opportunities that improve accessibly to the basic human need of adequate shelter.
In partnership with families and companies like Edward B. Beharry and Company, Habitat for Humanity Guyana builds more than houses, we help build stronger family bonds and healthier living conditions, so every child, and every family has a place to call home.
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