On May 21 last, the Guyana Relief Council (GRC) handed over material assistance to several persons who recently suffered as a result of fires.
A GRC press release said Ms Yvette Thom, part of a family of three of 1795 Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, received assistance in the form of building materials to aid with the rebuilding of her home. With the help of kind persons in her community, Ms Thom was able to start the reconstruction process prior to which she approached the GRC for assistance.
The release said Mr. Abdool Mohammed, part of a family of six and Mr. Raheen Mohammed, in a family of four of 54 Middle Street, Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, were also provided with building materials for the reconstruction of their homes.
This is the second time the Mohammed’s received aid from the GRC for the same fire as in last March when the fire occurred, GRC supported them with general relief packages, the release said.
It added that Ms Rena Harold of Diamond Seadam, East Coast Demerara; Ms Emmet George, from a family of six, of 711 Kaneville, East Bank Demerara; and Ms Hau-Pein Liu, from a family of six of Ideal Road, Soesdyke Highway, received support in the form of mattresses, food stuff, clothing, kitchen utensils and hygiene items.
According to the release, for the year so far, the GRC provided assistance to disaster victims in several regions across Guyana who suffered from the effects of fires.
The GRC is a non-profit, charitable organisation which has as its main aim to assist in alleviating the suffering of those who are displaced by natural or manmade disasters. The Council also provides a temporary shelter with basic amenities for persons who are displaced due to these disasters.
Funding for the Council’s work is realized through fund-raising activities and donations from kind persons and organizations.
The Council said it accepts donations in cash or kind from anyone who is willing to support their efforts.