More than $110M Distributed to parents in Linden

EducationGeorgetown: More than 11,000 children from Linden today benefited from the  Government of Guayna ‘Because we Care’ $10,000 Cash Grant.

Distribution of the ‘Because we Care’$10,000 vouchers started today in Linden. Some $110M was distributed to parents at twelve locations. Those locations included the Bamia Primary, MacKenzie Primary, Amelia’s Ward Primary, Coomacka Primary, Linden Fundation Secondary, Bat Rock Community Centre, New Silver City Secondary Harmony Secondary and Wismar Hill Secondary Schools.

Addressing the crowd of parents at the BayRock Community Center, Honorable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand implored parents to keep their children in school and be interested in their lives. Speaking as a parent, Minister Manickchand posited that every parent wants what is best for their children. “What do we want for our children? We want to ensure that they can live a life that is better…, that they have more than you had, not just more things, but a richer,  more comfortable life, foster and maintain better relationships…I am saying to you that more is possible for your children,” the Minister added.

Parents applauded the recommendation that should the ‘Because we Care’ $10,000 Cash Grant continue next year, it should be given on the condition that children attend school frequently, perhaps having an average percentage of attendance at school for a given school term. She admonished parents to use the grant  wisely, “your children’s education should be your first priority,” she noted.

“Guyana has a reason to be proud of this programme,” Minister Manickchand noted, adding that it is the only country in the Caribbean, offering things financial support to every child and not children selected based on economic or social conditions. Minister Manickchad also added that the Because we Care’ $10,000 Cash Grant programme is another initiative aimed at giving parents additional support to equip their children for school.

Parents have until the November 30, 2014 to en-cash their vouchers at any Wester Union or Bill Express location.