UNICEF consultant Ms Sandra Hooper has told persons attending a Children Care Point Programme funded by her organisation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, and the Regional Democratic Council, that the ability to sustain the programme and develop new ones to meet the needs of orphans and vulnerable children will depend on a well-coordinated and comprehensive strategy.

The Children Care Point Programme was held on Thursday last and various service providers were targeted to create programmes that will develop orphans and vulnerable children. The programme was designed to mobilize regional officials and social workers in the region.
Assistant Chief Probation Officer Mr. Arnold Mickle explained that persons under 18 who have lost one or both parents can be deemed orphans; and those below 18 in a risky situation, exposed to significant physical, emotional  or mental harm which contradicts their rights as children are called vulnerable children.

Participants were drawn from the Education and Health Departments in Region 10 (Upper Demerara/ Berbice), regional councillors, religious leaders, and Interim Management Committee Chairman (IMC) of the Linden Town Council Mr. Orrin Gordon, and Regional Chairman of Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Berbice) Mr. Mortimer Mingo.

The belief is that the various parties which came together can create better opportunities for vulnerable children.