The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) and vulnerable children sponsorship programme recently received a donation of CDN$15,000 from the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. This is the second such donation with the first being made last year.

The contribution will be utilised in the purchase of textbooks, school accessories, tuition and transportation of children. Currently there are some 350 orphans and vulnerable children who are benefitting from the programme.

At right Kaioom Khan of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto presents the cheque to a representative of the CIOG.

representative of the CIOG.