~local NGO working around the clock to assist vulnerable households

‘YOUTHS for Better Living’ (YBL), a youth group and non-governmental organization, whose influence, to date, has touched the lives of many through a series of donations and programmes, is working around the clock to assist a number of families and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chairman and founder of YBL, Kelvin Fortune, also known as ‘SelfieBoss’, noted that the organization was launched in the height of the coronavirus pandemic, just days after Guyana recorded its first case of the virus in March.

Fortune added that, within a matter of months, the organization grew extensively and has made a buzz, not only in Guyana, but also in the international arena with the attention it has received from Guyanese in the diaspora.

He noted that healthcare workers have been putting their lives on the line since the onset of the virus, hence YBL decided to make an impact on these essential workers.
“We have so far distributed 1,978 hampers to single parents and senior citizens, 398 to nurses and frontline workers, along with a certificate of appreciation,” he said.
Additionally, he added that YBL was able to distribute hampers to three major hospitals and 10 health centres across the country.
Aside from the numerous donations, YBL is known for its hands-on work with assisting youths and children who find themselves in vulnerable and sometimes frightening situations.

Just last week the organization was able to rescue a child who was found sleeping on a bench in the capital city.
Fortune noted that while himself and team were making their daily distribution, they stumbled upon a child who appeared to be lost and sleeping on a public bench in scorching hot sun.

He noted that they decided to act fast and contacted the necessary authorities and were able to reunite the child with her mother, who later disclosed that she had been suffering financially during the ongoing health crisis.

Fortune added that several donations have so far been made to the family from YBL with the assistance from other organizations.
The YBL group to date has some 70 Volunteers and will be carrying out a series of donations as well as other voluntary work during these trying times to help as many vulnerable households.

Those who wish to contribute or lend a helping hand can contact Fortune via WhatsApp on the number: 592- 661-4580.