GLOBAL Shapers from the Georgetown Hub held an Ultimate Communications Workshop recently which served as a fundraising event that earned just over $400,000 for the construction of the Hub’s “Save the Libraries” project in Sophia.The project aims to construct a library in Sophia and will be complemented by literacy and reading classes for young children.

The funds raised will enable the Georgetown Hub to start construction of the library in the new academic year. The half-day workshop saw over 100 participants, all of whom were enlightened by topics such as communications and social networking.

The event was hosted by Roraima Duke Lodge and there were a number of speakers, including Chairperson, Mr. Gregory Shaw, Dr. Dawn Stewart, Godfrey Scott, Sherod Duncan, and Dr. Rosh Khan.

They delivered lectures on public-speaking, general communication skills, dynamics of social media and platforms for greater connections as well as enhanced ‘employability’, as well as lessons on how to craft effective letters and proposals.

One participant, Ms. Ayana McCalman said, “It was a truly inspiring, learning event. The speakers made great use of technology and each of the presentations were very engaging. As a lawyer and a communicator, I am always eager to expand my communication skills.”

She also noted that attending the workshop provided her with insights that would enhance her communication, presentation and proposal writing skills. And “as a young Guyanese, this makes me positively optimistic about Guyana’s future,” McCalman added.

Meanwhile, the Georgetown Hub has expressed its gratitude to its sponsors Roraima Duke Lodge who provided the venue free of cost; Southland International for their hearty donation of beverages and W&T George Group of Companies for their contribution of over 300 pastries.

The Hub plans to carry out a series of similar events based on various topics in 2015, since the Ultimate Communications Workshop had a positive outcome.

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.

These are persons who want to build on their achievements and entrepreneurial drive to make a positive contribution to their communities. Together, they embody the “community of the future”, bringing together empowered youth in a community that is diverse, decentralized, 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.