Social Life, a local non-governmental organisation, is doing its part to give back to the community this year in the form of a party for 50 youths between the ages eight to 16 from Sophia, Greater Georgetown, in an effort to revamp their Youth Arm.

Programme Coordinator and Vice Chair for Social Life, Fay Gilgious-Greaves told the Pepperpot Magazine that the party will be held at its office at 121 Block ‘E’ Sophia on December 21, 2023.
She disclosed that food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served along with other goodies, but the take-home hamper will consist of groceries and a cake for each of the attendees.
Gilgious-Greaves reported that Social Life was established in 2013 and their platform centres on assisting youths who are addicted to drugs.

She added that they provide out-patient guidance/counselling services as well as in and out-of-school counselling as a direct spill-off of drug use.
Gilgious-Greaves stated that they had more than 20 members when they were first established, but the group became dormant during the pandemic and is currently trying to revitalise the Youth Arm.

Today, she said they have 12 active members and several companies support them but their main sponsor this year is Sol Guyana.

She pointed out that Sterling Products and Food for the Poor are also assisting in making the youth party a success.
Gilgious-Greaves noted that Social Life celebrated its 10th anniversary in May this year, and she is hopeful the Youth Arm will once again gain momentum.

She reported that Social Life provides a summer programme in August annually for youths and a once-a-month meeting where motivational talks and outings are held.
Gilgious-Greaves is the main organiser for this year’s Christmas party hosted by Social Life and she is being assisted by members who also play a vital role.

Jofa Products, of which she is a part, will also be a part of this annual Christmas party for 50 youths of Sophia. The company earned their Made in Guyana label from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) at this year’s GuyExpo at the Sophia Exhibition Site, where she was a participant.

Apart from putting out quality products, Jofa Products is also registered with the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC).