IN an effort to continue fulfilling its mandate of improving the lives of underprivileged children, the Give Another Chance Foundation hosted a back-to-school drive in which it donated several school items to children in various communities. The drive benefitted children from the East La Penitence community, whereby the organisation donated 50 pairs of sneakers and 50 back packs, each filled with school supplies.

Additionally, the top student of Hopetown Primary, East La Penitence Primary, Tucville Primary and Sophia Primary were each presented with a laptop and printer. “As the new school season approaches in just about two weeks, we wanted to make life a little less difficult for some of the parents in that community,” the organisation said in a statement.
The Give Another Chance Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation which has been in operation for over five years while carrying out its mandate to help improve the lives of children in Regions One (Barima-Waini), Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Five (Mahaica-Berbice).
Over the years, the organisation has provided free lessons for students; covered full tuition for well performing students to attend university; and have shared Christmas cheer by presenting children with presents during the season.
“We are committed to providing basic education for children, from pre-school to university, and to providing healthcare to underprivileged children in rural and urban communities,” the organisation says in its statement.
In the coming months, the group will organise a marathon walk and a child development fair dealing with education and health, with a specific focus on child obesity.