THE Humanitarian Volunteer Network (HVN) in partnership with Guyana Golf Association (GGA)/Nexgen Golf Academy will host another Christmas drive under the theme ‘Portions to Orphans’. This is part of a global outreach programme to make the holidays brighter for thousands of orphans who otherwise would experience a bleak Christmas. Dr Dolapo Ipinniwa, a medical doctor and head of Guyana HVN Chapter and whose brainchild it is, said, “This allows us all to make a difference to those who are desperately in need of our help. We look forward to seeing all those who care about orphans out at the Academy this weekend.” The event tees off on December 18 at 15:00hrs and ends at 18:00hrs then on Saturday December 19 from 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs.  As part of the drive, organisers are also asking for contributions of unopened cans or packages of foodstuff that will make the face of dozens of orphans light up this Christmas, especially after a tough year filled with stress, anxiety and uncertainty!

And to top it all off, there will be an hour of free golf, including a lesson for beginners when you drop off your donation at the Golf Academy, Scouts Association ground on Woolford Avenue, or you can call 617-2722, 681-5890 to find out how you can help or become a volunteer. This event was put together by Kimberly Jaikarran and other members of the Guyana Chapter of HVA which is part of a global network of Christian social and development experts, practitioners, and students committed to delivering psychosocial solutions to indigent children and families in Guyana. “This year we wanted to do something on a larger scale and found a willing partner with Mr Hussain, president of the Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy.

He donated the use of their facility for the collection of the foodstuff along with giving every donor a chance to play golf for free!” according to Kimberly Jaikarran, who complements her medical studies with Volunteering. Members of HVN Guyana Chapter visited the Amerindians Hostel in Georgetown, Guyana and distributed clothes, plates, cups, other utensils, beverages, toiletries, snacks and drinks as part of their first year of operations in Guyana. The GGA, under Hussain’s leadership, has been active in creating events to promote the sport and assist worthy causes. Hussain said, “Our central location in the heart of Georgetown, due to the partnerships with Scouts Association of Guyana and Guyana Teachers Union, allows us to pull off such activities. Our facility is perfect for all ages and events ranging from charitable to weddings on the green, in open air!” He added that now they are able to provide food and beverage along with golf in an open-air, COVID-compliant manner and the Academy has a great opportunity to promote the game to new players.