Georgetown: Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings, yesterday made a donation to Ms. Amanda Gomes, Treasurer of the Mabaruma Heritage Committee Initiative, to support its programmes. The Mabaruma Heritage Committee Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), involved in promoting various cultural activities, sports and health related issues, and HIV/AIDS awareness programmes in communities across Region One. These activities have been ongoing now for the past nine years. The mission of the Mabaruma Heritage Committee Initiative is to help young, under- privileged youths and communities of Region One, by creating educational opportunities and training programmes. It also assists these communities to promote their traditions via cultural and sporting engagements within the region. The overall objective of the Mabaruma Heritage Committee Initiative is to develop a closer relationship with members of the public, business community, community leaders, and also to collaborate with Government Ministries and other stakeholders, to make a positive difference in the lives of the poor and the needy.
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