ERC resumes school visits to foster harmony and understanding

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) continues its vital public education drive by engaging students from Grades Four to Six of three primary schools in Linden, Region 10, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and three primary schools in Berbice, Region 6, on Friday, October 11, 2025.

Staff from the ERC’s Public Education and Awareness Unit visited Christianburg Primary, Mackenzie Primary, Bamia Primary, Fyrish Primary, All Saints Primary, and Rose Hall Primary to conduct interactive sessions focused on the Commission’s mandate.
The presentations were specifically tailored to help the young students understand the purpose, role, and importance of the ERC in promoting a unified and harmonious Guyana.
The sessions were designed to be engaging, encouraging active participation from the pupils. Following each presentation, students were given the opportunity to answer questions about the topics discussed. Those who provided correct answers were awarded prizes, adding an element of excitement to the educational initiative.

This outreach is a key component of the Commission’s strategy to engage Guyanese from a young age. The overall intention of the school visits is to instil the core values of tolerance and mutual respect for all ethnic groups, preparing students to become conscientious and accepting citizens as they grow older.
The Commission believes that by reaching children at this formative stage, it is planting the seeds for a more inclusive and understanding mindset among the youth. Of crucial importance is helping students appreciate the country’s rich diversity as its greatest strength.
The ERC remains committed to its constitutional mandate of promoting harmony and good relations among all Guyanese and will continue its educational outreaches in communities across the country.