A GROUP of young women recently formed FemPower, an organisation which will focus on improving the lives of girls who have dropped out of school and single-parent mothers in Region Two. President of FemPower, Dhevanttie Maesh called “Sony”, said those being targeted will become engaged in social, psychological, and economical activities. They will have an opportunity to gain various skills through training programmes, which, upon completion, will make them more marketable. Maesh said the mission of the newly formed organisation is to support women so they can achieve their full potential as well as encourage and enable them to be part of businesses. The organisation’s membership plans to involve other women in learning and community life.

It is expected that a wide range of services will be delivered to women from several communities in the region to inspire them to become economically viable and active. “At FemPower we will strive to create a future where all women will be viewed and treated equally as men, in all aspects of life,” Maesh told the Guyana Chronicle. Among the training programmes to be offered are first aid, caregiving, catering and craft.

Maesh who is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, said services such as talk therapies, counselling sessions, and ted talks will be made available to the women. The other members of the organisation are Vice-President, Jamawattie Laltoo; Secretary, Cindy Sukdio; Assistant Secretary, Hemwattie Singh; Treasurer Ladonna Lewis, and Assistant Treasurer, Muvita Takeram. The organisation’s members have expertise in

various fields including teaching, business and psychology. They are also receiving support in various forms from several men.

They recently met with Regional Executive Officer, Devanand Ramdatt, and Minister of Housing and Water, Honourable Collin Croal, in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). Several plans were discussed and ideas were shared. Ramdatt recently donated walkers to the organisation for distribution. Ramdatt told the Guyana Chronicle that he is very satisfied with the organisation’s proposal and he pledged the RDC’s support towards helping the women achieve their mission. Anyone desirous of joining or who is in need of additional information can contact the organisation on 592-662-2036, 592-666-3067, or 592-665-6969 or send an email to fempowergy@gmail.com.