Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc brings hope, compassion to vulnerable residents in Region 6 on Christmas Day

In a presentation of compassion and community spirit, Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc brought hope and relief to 100 vulnerable residents across Region Six on Christmas Day, distributing food hampers and essential supplies to senior citizens and persons living with disabilities, despite the persistent rainfall and challenging conditions.
In its press release, the organisation stated that through the generosity of local and international donors, the initiative reached some of the most marginalised individuals in the region, many of whom are confined to their homes due to severe medical conditions, including stroke-related complications, amputations, blindness, and other chronic illnesses.
For some, daily survival depends entirely on caregivers, while others endure the painful reality of family abandonment and limited access to necessities. These are men and women who were once the building blocks of our families and our nation.
US-based Guyanese and lead organiser of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc, Suresh Sugrim, appealed to families and communities to honour and care for their parents and elders, urging that they not be abandoned in their time of greatest need and old age.
“As we celebrate this season, we are reminded that the true essence of Christmas is not found beneath a tree, but in the love we share and the hands we extend to those in desperate need,” said Sugrim.

Material assistance, emotional comfort
Reflecting on the outreach, he described the experience as deeply sobering, noting that it was among the most heart-breaking realities he has witnessed in over twenty years of humanitarian work in Guyana. He cited the widespread neglect and abandonment of bedridden individuals, senior citizens, and other vulnerable persons by family members as a painful and growing concern.
Sugrim, along with volunteers from Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc, visited each beneficiary in their homes, delivering food hampers, Pampers, and other essential items. Beyond material assistance, these visits provided emotional comfort, human connection, and reassurance – an invaluable gift to individuals who often experience isolation and neglect.
The outreach also gave volunteers first-hand insight into the daily struggles faced by shut-in seniors and persons living with disabilities, underscoring the urgent need for sustained community support and intervention.
While Christmas Day is traditionally reserved for family gatherings and celebration, the volunteers chose service over comfort, ensuring that no one was forgotten during the festive season.
Despite the difficulty of locating some homes in remote areas, the team remained committed.
“It was very challenging to find each home, but we wanted to spend Christmas with those who are not as fortunate as we are,” Sugrim shared. For many recipients, the simple act of being seen, heard, and cared for restored a sense of dignity, belonging, and hope.
Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Sugrim, who also serves as a board member and spokesperson of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc, emphasised the deeper purpose behind the initiative.
“This outreach represents more than the distribution of food and supplies. It is about restoring dignity, offering compassion, and reminding our seniors and persons living with disabilities that they are not forgotten. Our mission is rooted in service, inclusion, and love – especially for those who need it most,” he stated.
The initiative also sought to address the emotional toll of loneliness that often intensifies during the holiday season. Through kind words, attentive presence, and genuine compassion, volunteers delivered a clear and powerful message: these individuals matter. They are valued members of society – men and women who were once the foundation of families and contributors to the nation.

Gratitude to local and international donors
Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc extended its heartfelt gratitude to all local donors for their continued and unwavering support, whose generosity made the initiative possible.
The organisation also acknowledged its Canadian and American donors, whose contributions played a vital role in ensuring that 100 individuals received not only essential assistance on Christmas Day but also warmth, love, and care.
Deep appreciation was also extended to the dedicated volunteers of Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc, whose selfless service, compassion, and commitment truly embodied the spirit of Christmas. Their efforts ensured that the outreach was conducted with respect, dignity, and efficiency.
The release added that Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc remains steadfast in its mission to serve vulnerable populations and to advocate for dignity, inclusion, and community support. Through initiatives such as this Christmas Day outreach, the organisation continues to make a meaningful and lasting impact, bringing hope, relief, and compassion to those who need it most.
Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc is calling on families, communities, corporate partners, and policymakers to join in protecting and caring for the nation’s most vulnerable.
The organisation urges citizens to check on their elderly relatives, support persons living with disabilities, and take collective responsibility for ensuring that no one is left behind due to neglect or abandonment.
As the need extends far beyond the Christmas season, Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc invites individuals and organisations to stand together in compassion, strengthen community support systems, and help build a society where dignity, care, and humanity are extended to all, especially those who once gave so much and now need us most.