CDC honours volunteers, agencies for outstanding contribution

The Civil Defence Commission’s Volunteer Corps on Saturday presented tokens of recognition to 10 volunteers for their dedicated and outstanding contribution to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC).
Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips congratulated the awardees on behalf of the Government.

“Not only have your efforts been a tremendous support, it is through your leadership, initiative and enthusiasm that we are able to mark success in all aspects of development for Guyana. Specifically, in the area of disaster risk management, volunteers have been at the forefront of risk assessments, community preparedness initiatives, institutional strengthening and even at the highest levels you have played important roles in policy development,” the Prime Minister told the team of young people.
He further stated that over the years, they have braved the elements in the roughest of terrains and the harshest of conditions to bring relief to those most in need during hazard impact such as floods.
This year more than ever, he noted that the volunteers have demonstrated much enthusiasm in the fight against COVID-19.

“You continue to stand in the frontlines alongside our healthcare workers and emergency response personnel. You have been instrumental in crafting COVID-19 education and awareness materials, promoting and fostering good sanitation and hygiene, and bringing aid to those hard hit by the pandemic,” the Prime Minister posited.
Director General of CDC, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig noted that the volunteers are being “recognised for their commitment, discipline, and tireless contributions in advancing disaster risk management in Guyana.”
He noted that despite the challenges of 2020, there was a continued desire to serve others even at great personal risks.
“The Civil Defence Commission joins the rest of the world in saluting the pertinent role that volunteers, young and old, play in lending vital support to causes that impact humanity.”
Those awarded were Coreen Fiffee, Delisa Small, Judson Bess, Julian Cadogan, Micaela Reece, Quincy Scotland, Shameza David, Tashana Legal, Glendon Greenidge and Yolanda Edwards.
Partner agencies that were recognised for their support of the volunteer arm of the CDC included ExxonMobil, Rotary Club of Central Georgetown, Ruimveldt Lions Club and National Coordinating Collation.