Four Essequibo families receive new start with homes from MoM

Four families on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, each received a new start on Friday as Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Madanlall Ramraj, handed over Men on Mission (MoM) homes to three single mothers and one widow – each a testament to courage, love, and perseverance. The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of empowering families and strengthening communities.
The Minister was joined by the Regional Chairman, Devin Mohan; Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit; the Ministry of Education Deputy Permanent Secretary of Administration, Dr Josh Kanhai; representatives from the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative; and other regional officials as they celebrated another milestone in this life-changing programme.

The recipients were Yonette Sargeant, Charmalla Narayan, a single mother of three, Donna Bridgemohan, a widow whose home had been leaning dangerously, and Surojanie Bisheswar.
A visibly emotional Sargeant, a single mother of six and guardian to her late sister’s three children, whose children range from ages four to 21, expressed deep gratitude as she received the keys to her new home, a safe space that now stands as a symbol of hope and stability for her family.
Minister Ramraj told the recipients that the strength they have displayed is extraordinary, saying, “You have remained resilient in the face of adversity, and as a Government, it gives us immense pride that you have accepted our help in your time of need. I am happy that the Government was able to play a role in helping you not just secure homes for your children and yourselves but to change the trajectory of your lives completely.”
Minister Ramraj highlighted that this initiative embodies His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali’s people-centred vision, stating, “The President has the people at heart. Every cabinet meeting, every discussion with the President is about one thing: serving the people. His compassion and dedication guide everything we do.”
To date, the Men on Mission initiative has built 167 homes and provided building materials to families, touching the lives of nearly 1000 households. The programme’s influence has also encouraged private sector groups to join the effort. With those groups having completed six homes, construction is to begin on an additional two.
Surojanie Bisheswar, one of the recipients today, asked to give a few words of gratitude. With emotion in her voice, Bisheswar thanked the Government for the home.
“As a single parent, life has not always been easy. There have been many challenges, many sleepless nights, and moments where hope seems far away. But this afternoon, I am standing in a place I can probably call home, a place of safety and comfort for me and my family,” she stated.
Through the MOM ongoing initiative, single mothers, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and families affected by natural disasters are being given a new start and a stronger foundation.
Minister Ramraj noted that in just three years since its inception, the Men on Mission initiative, born from the vision of His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has already improved the lives of countless families nationwide. He said he is proud of the achievements to date and excited to see the continued growth and transformation in communities across Guyana.
“We’ve seen lives transformed; people who once thought there was no hope are now living the President’s vision of compassion, service, and transformation,” Minister Ramraj affirmed.