The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) has collaborated with the Government of Guyana and other organisations to provide a boost to residents who were severely affected by the recent flooding due to the intense rainfalls.
The boost is in the form of baby chicks and feed, which were distributed to 50 small farmers in Mahaica and Mahaicony Creeks, Black Bush Polder, Bell West, Canal Number 2 and Versailles.
The donations were made possible through International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) based in Canada, CIOG Canadian Support Group and Royal Chicken.
The recipients received 200 baby chicks along with 10 bags of feed each to restart their livelihood.
Speaking on behalf of the Government, Member of Parliament, Faizal Jaffarally related that several communities Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) including Mahaica Creek, Branch Road Mahaicony, Mahaicony Creek, Burma Housing Scheme, Rosignol and Moraikobai were some of the worst hit areas.
He explained that while the efforts of the Government are much appreciated, several Non-Governmental Organisations across Guyana including CIOG must also be applauded for their efforts by providing the necessary support and supplies to affected residents.
The CIOG has been contributing in the flood relief in the form of providing thousands of hampers, medical kits, bottles of drinking water, and mattresses.
“Today, I’m very pleased that they’re making a further contribution in a very tangible way to allow some of our farmers who are affected in these communities will be given a boost to restart their life. We know how difficult it is and that is why we are very appreciative,” Jaffarally added.
He said he is hoping that the assistance of the baby chicks and feed will make a difference in the lives of the residents as they rebuild their livelihood. He urged the residents to make good use of the assistance that is provided to them.
Senior executive of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana Sheikh Moen ul-Hack disclosed that the distribution of the baby chicks and feed forms part of CIOG’s efforts to bring relief to poultry farmers across the flood-affected regions.
The idea of providing baby chicks and feed to small poultry farmers came from His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and CIOG in consultation with the donors.
Moen ul-Hack explained that CIOG intends to continue working closely with the Government and the regional representatives to assist the people. “This is the teaching of Islam, Hinduism and Christianity, as long as we can render kindness, we must do so and if we are kind to the creation, the creator will be kind to us, if we bring relief and ease to the people, then the creator will grant us ease and relief.”
Meanwhile, an assessment was completed and will be submitted to the Government on the effects of the flooding.
