APPROXIMATELY 500 children from Better Hope and Tiger Bay collected back-to-school backpacks from First Lady Arya Ali.
The distribution exercise took place at the Better Hope Community Centre ground, and the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street.

Lunch kits, books, pencils, pens, rulers, sharpeners, erasers, hand towels, lunch bowls and bottles were also given out.
Children from nursery, primary and secondary schools benefitted from this initiative.

First Lady Ali said education is key to success, and every parent should ensure their children complete their schooling.

“All of you are fully aware that education is important; education is key, so we have brought some supplies not just to equip you for a great term ahead, but to take you all the way to your final careers,” the First Lady said.

Chairman of the Better Hope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Zaman Shaw was also present at the event. (DPI)