Human Services Ministry trains 19 Disabled persons in Learning Lab
One of the persons who was a part of the training
Sone 19 persons living with a disability were recently trained in a Learning Lab by the Human Services Ministry
This training was an Intermediate Garment Construction Skill training Course for Persons Living with Disabilities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), at the Bartica Town Council Boardroom. It began on September 8 and will conclude on September 18.
This information was shared by the Human Services Ministry in a recent social media post.
According to the ministry, this training stems from the ministry’s goal to grow their learning lab.
During the eight days of training approximately 19 persons engaged in various modules such as measuring and cutting cloth, sewing pleated school uniforms, collared shirts, ties, dress pants, etc. are topics discussed and learned in class thus far.
According to the ministry, it has thus far been making several attempts to increase opportunities for persons living with a disability.
Some of the clothes that were made during the training
In June of this year, persons with disabilities gained access to necessary funding to kickstart small businesses through a collaboration between the Human Services and Social Security Ministry and the Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Ministry. This initiative aimed to support individuals with disabilities by steering them toward establishing their micro-businesses rather than focusing solely on employment.
The ministry also stated that it has been implementing systems to provide financial support for persons with disabilities to start their ventures.
A portal was also developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, allowing individuals with disabilities to access a revolving fund.
This fund offered financing with no interest and extended repayment terms, making it easier for participants to launch and sustain their businesses.
This new initiative is part of a greater idea to provide support for disabled persons. It is also among the few of its kind globally, providing critical financial assistance to empower persons with disabilities to become entrepreneurs. Several individuals have already begun to benefit from the programme, marking an important step toward economic inclusion and independence for this vulnerable group.
