6 schools’ home economics dept boosted with sewing machines from FFTP

Six industrial sewing machines were recently donated to six schools within the Georgetown area, by Food For the Poor (Guy) Inc. in an effort to enhance their Home Economics and Management programs.
The six schools that received the industrial sewing machines are Tucville Secondary, South Ruimveldt Secondary, North Ruimveldt Secondary, Lodge Secondary, Brickdam Secondary, and Charlestown Secondary.
Speaking at the ceremony on behalf of the Food For The Poor Inc., CEO Andrea Benjamin expressed her honour to collaborate with schools in the community.
She outlined the organization’s strategic focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasising the importance of empowering individuals to capitalise on the country’s rapid development and available opportunities.
“We all know the country is rapidly developing, and you need skill-based students to move the country forward and take advantage of the opportunities that are available. So, we are committed not only to working with schools but with communities and families to equip them to empower them so in the long run they can take care of themselves,” Benjamin said.

Meanwhile also present at the event was Gifts-In-Kind’s Manager, Tabitha Barnwell who expressed FFTP (Guy) Inc. satisfaction in collaborating with the schools and commended their positive response.
Barnwell also highlighted the importance of instilling a work ethic in students and emphasised the value of vocational training. Barnwell thanked the schools for their collaboration and expressed a desire for continued partnership. Similarly, teachers of the respective schools also expressed their gratitude to Food for the Poor (Guy) Inc. for their generous donation, recognizing the invaluable impact it will have on the students’ educational journey. The machines are intended to bolster each school’s Home Economic Management- Clothing and Textile program, providing students with practical skills and resources for their future endeavors.
Outside of the six schools in Georgetown two schools in Region One (Barima-Waini); three schools, and one practical center in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are expected to benefit as well.