THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Wednesday spread holiday cheer to children in Pomeroon Supenaam, Region Two with a toy distribution exercise at the Kabakaburi Nursery and Primary Schools.
As part of its commitment to fostering unity, inclusivity, and goodwill during the festive season, the Chairman and Commissioners of the ERC travelled to the riverine community to personally distribute toys and educational items to learners there.
The initiative forms part of the Commission’s broader mandate to engage communities across Guyana, and ensure that messages of harmony and togetherness reach even the most remote areas.
Children from both nursery and primary levels received toys, games, and learning materials, creating a joyful and celebratory atmosphere. Commissioners interacted warmly with the children, teachers, and parents, sharing messages of unity and emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and togetherness.
Present at the activity were ERC’s Chairman Shaikh Moeen-ul-Hack, along with Commissioners Norris Witter, Ashton Simon, Ras Khafra, Pandit Krishn Sharma, and Reverend Alphonso Porter.
Chairman Shaikh Hack noted that the holiday season is a time to reinforce the values of unity, inclusion, and mutual respect, and to remind children and communities that every region and every citizen forms an equal and valued part of Guyana’s society.
The Commission is of the view that the joy and enthusiasm demonstrated by the children in Kabakaburi underscores the universal nature of happiness and its capacity to foster understanding, unity, and goodwill. Headteachers of both schools expressed sincere appreciation for the initiative, explaining that visits of this nature serve as an important reminder to students in hinterland and riverine communities that they are an integral part of the wider Guyanese family.
The Ethnic Relations Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting harmony and good relations among all. The toy distribution in Kabakaburi is one of several community-focused activities planned for the holiday season, all aimed at strengthening social bonds and nurturing understanding across the nation.
Join us for the Unity Festival on Sunday, December 14, at the National Park Tarmac, where Guyana’s rich cultural diversity will be on full display through food, music, art, and performances. This free family-friendly event celebrates unity, inclusion, and togetherness, bringing people from all backgrounds together in the true spirit of harmony.