HUMAN Services and Social Security Minister Ms Jennifer Webster yesterday made a significant contribution to the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme at Port Mourant, Corentyne, East Berbice, Region Six when she donated a cheque for $600,000 together with two travel walkers, two large wheelchairs and three portable sewing machines.

In making the donation in the boardroom of the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, Minister Webster said the donation was in fulfillment of a prior commitment made by the ministry after the Amended Budget 2014 was passed in April.

“We are fulfilling our commitment in continuing our support for persons with disabilities in our society, and to support the Community Based Rehabilitation groups in Guyana,” she said.

COMMITMENT
Minister Webster added that the Social Security Ministry is committed to supporting persons in Region Six (East Berbice/C/tyne) annually with a transportation allowance. “This allowance will assist with the travelling of members and persons with disabilities to get around regions and to attend the Community Based Rehabilitation meetings and trading conducted at the facilities,” she explained.

Minister Webster pointed out that this contribution is made on behalf of the ministry and, by extension, the Government of Guyana. “We will continue to support people with disabilities in their quest to further improve their livelihood; and in this regard also, we had given commitment to the group also to provide two walkers, and also I had committed to give you three sewing portable machines, so I am fulfilling my commitment,” she indicated.