ERC celebrates season with Kwakwani children

– 100 more to benefit at Unity Festival

Christmas cheer reached the riverine community of Kwakwani on Thursday as the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) brought its nationwide holiday outreach to Region 10, delivering toys and festive gifts to students at several schools.
In this spirit of togetherness, the Commission also encourages all citizens to join in its upcoming Unity Festival on Sunday, December 14th, from 14:00h at the National Park Tarmac, where Guyana’s rich cultural heritage will be showcased through food, music, art, and live performances.

As a special treat, the first 100 children to arrive will receive a toy each. This free, family-friendly event promotes unity, inclusion, and togetherness, bringing people of all backgrounds together in the true spirit of harmony.
Commissioners Reverend Rodwell Porter, Norris Witter and Ras Khafra, along with staff of the ERC, travelled to Kwakwani to engage children from the Waterfront Nursery, Park Nursery, and Kwakwani Primary.
The activity formed part of the Commission’s broader mandate to promote social cohesion, strengthen community relationships, and ensure that the message of unity reaches children and families across all regions.

Students received toys, educational items, and other age-appropriate gifts that added to the excitement of the holiday season.
Teachers and parents welcomed the initiative, noting that opportunities for positive engagement are especially meaningful in remote communities where access is more limited.
In keeping with its national outreach, the ERC emphasised that fostering unity and goodwill among young children contributes to long-term harmony and understanding. The Commission also highlighted that engagements of this nature help reinforce the values of respect, inclusion, and togetherness at the community level.
The Ethnic Relations Commission will continue its holiday distribution activities in the coming days as part of its ongoing effort to promote harmony and strengthen relationships among Guyanese during the festive season.