A GROUP of 32 students and staff from universities around the United States on Wednesday toured the Amerindian village of St Cuthbert’s Mission.Accompanied by representatives of the U.S. embassy, students conducted various exercises in youth leadership and team-building with over 70 school-aged youth in attendance.
A release from the US Embassy indicated that after some practice with the traditional bow and arrow and hunting spears, the students enjoyed a typical Guyanese lunch of ‘cook-up’.
The event was planned by members of the U.S. Embassy and the village leader, Lennox Shuman.
In addition to providing some lessons on the basics of leadership and the importance of role models and personal values, the event provided local youths and their American counterparts with the opportunity to interact and develop an understanding of each other’s culture and way of life.
The students and staff are part of the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency programme that provides college students and faculty with the opportunity to travel around the world to conduct humanitarian projects and events, enhancing their understanding of different lifestyles and culture.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy will continue its commitment to support local, regional and national government initiatives through ongoing programmes for youth and remote populations throughout Guyana.