RECENTLY the Global Shapers of the Georgetown Hub organised a ‘Mobile Soup Kitchen’ which provided hot meals for over 500 underprivileged Guyanese around Georgetown.This initiative, however, was not just an “external” Hub project but was aimed at building the capacity of the Shapers while providing a unique opportunity to work together in building stronger interpersonal relationships.
The communities targeted were the Night Shelter, Tiger Bay, Orange Walk and Stabroek Market since most persons residing in these communities are in dire need of basic supplies.

CHOWMEIN & COOK-UP
The Shapers stepped out in the early hours of the morning to commence the mega “cook-down.” Chowmein meals, creole style, were supplemented by cook-up rice and salads. Thereafter, they were distributed to the selected communities.
While this is the first time a project of this nature has been executed by the Global Shapers, the Hub has been actively engaged in other projects.
One such project is the recently concluded “HeadStart! Stationery Drive” which provided 500 hinterland students with school kits, including backpacks and stationery for the new academic year.
In the meantime, the Shapers are currently working on a “Save the Libraries” project which seeks to increase access to reading materials and basic literacy services among the youth population, beginning with the youth of Sophia.
The Hub has extended sincere gratitude to their corporate sponsors for supporting this initiative – Caribbean Containers Inc. for donating 500 Eco Pak Biodegradable Food Packaging Containers, Edward B. Beharry Ltd for donating 100 packs of Champion Chowmein, and German’s Restaurant for donating a large pot of delicious cook-up rice. Additionally, 500 cans of Fruta juice were donated by a Shaper.
The Global Shapers Community is a worldwide network of more than 350 city-based hubs developed and led by promising young leaders between the ages of 20 and 30, who want to build on their achievements and entrepreneurial drive to make a positive contribution to their communities.
Together, they embody the “community of the future,” bringing together empowered youth in a community that is diverse. Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum and is independent, neutral, non-political and not-for-profit. (Shivanie Sugrim)