SINGING sensation Terry Gajraj through the “SAVE ABEE” Foundation is assisting with the development of a playground and other facilities at the Shaheed Girls Orphanage, Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara.
SAVE ABEE, is a non-profit organisation registered in the USA, and currently is in the process of obtaining non-profit status in Guyana and Canada.
In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Gajraj said to fulfil and continue the dream, we need all abee (all of us) to come together and contribute to children’s development.
He explained that a playground with floodlights and developed structure will be constructed at the girls’ orphanage to assist with their extra-curricular activities.
Gajraj said establishment of the Foundation is based on the principle of giving the children of Guyana the skills required to operate in society. SAVE ABEE primarily focuses its efforts on the rural regions of Guyana, where the lack of transportation and computers is a problem.

To spread the word, SAVE ABEE will go to four villages in each county (Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo) and prepare meals for the underprivileged. At this gathering, attempts will be made to establish relationships with business associates who may be willing to provide a home or land, with which the Foundation can extend its project to that village.
“As the children continue to excel in computer courses, our Foundation will grant a scholarship, (or scholarships, based on the availability of funds) to the children so they can further their academic studies.”

According to secretary of the board, Hakeem Khan, the playground’s completion is being funded by the Save Abee Foundation and the entire concept was started several years ago, but funding was prioritised based on the needs of the children.
“Over the past two years, the board made two important decisions. Firstly, we brought in our own bus for the children; secondly, because we weren’t satisfied with the quality of education in the public school system, we enrolled them into private schools which developed their academic standards,” he explained.
Khan said Guyana Goldfields is supplying play equipment and a tarmac will be built.