THE Global Shapers Community of the Georgetown Hub has extended congratulations to President David Granger and the APNU+AFC Coalition on their victory at the May 11 General and Regional Elections.The committee in a statement underscored that they wish the parties success as they prepare to take up challenges in their new office. They noted that the coalition campaign trail was one of peace and unity and resounded well with voters as it was evidenced by their victory.

“As you embark on the great responsibilities that public office bestows, we implore you to let your leadership continue to espouse the message of peace and unity,” said the Committee.

Thereafter, the committee noted that it looks forward to supporting the newly elected Government in the fulfilment of the development promises made in their manifesto.

The Global Shapers Community is a worldwide network of more than 350 city-based Hubs developed and led by promising young leaders between the ages of 20 and 30, who want to build on their achievements and entrepreneurial drive to make a positive contribution to their communities.

Currently, the group is focused on a new initiative dubbed “Save the Libraries”, which aims to increase access to reading materials and basic literacy services among the youth population of the Sophia community. Creation of the library would be coupled with provision of literacy and reading classes.

The committee is widely known for their ‘Head Start! Stationery Drive’ micro-project where over 500 students in Regions 1, 8 and 9 have benefited throughout the past years. This initiative was intended to provide students in remote communities in Guyana’s hinterland with stationery supplies for the new academic year.

Together, they embody the “community of the future”, bringing together empowered youth in a community that is diverse, decentralised, and digitally hyper connected. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum and is independent, neutral, non-political and not for profit.

Additionally, the group is the first, truly global youth network that is focused on improving the state of the world. It is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is not tied to political, partisan or national interests.

By Shivanie Sugrim