Hundreds of children in Regions 1, 5, 6 receive gifts from ERC Christmas Toy Drive

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) continued its highly anticipated 2025 Christmas Toy Distribution on December 2, spreading festive cheer to hundreds of children across Regions One, Five, and Six.
The annual initiative, which aims to foster goodwill and promote unity during the holiday season, began its first phase on Monday, December 1. On Tuesday, ERC Commissioners travelled to Region One (Barima-Waini), where they met scores of pupils and their teachers as part of the ongoing outreach.
Chairman of the ERC, Shaikh Moeenul Hack, led the delegation, which included Commissioners Chandrowtie Sarran, Deon Dick (Ras Khafra), Pandit Krishn Sharma, Reverend Rodwell Porter, along with CEO Gomin Camacho and staff. The team visited several schools, personally handing out toys and engaging with students and teachers.
This week’s distribution exercise covered Region Five’s Hopetown and Bushlot Nursery Schools, Region Six’s Leeds Nursery & Primary and No. 48 Primary School; and Region One’s Wauna Nursery and Primary Schools.
The outreach forms part of the ERC’s wider mandate to promote ethnic harmony and strengthen relations among Guyanese. By reaching children during the festive period, the Commission hopes to reinforce values of kindness, sharing and unity.
According to the ERC, the joy and excitement seen on the children’s faces in Hopetown, Bushlot, Leeds and No. 48 Village underscore the importance of connecting with communities across the country – regardless of race, religion, or location.
The Commission noted that the spirit of giving will extend beyond the coastland as additional toy distribution exercises are scheduled throughout the remainder of the Christmas season.
The ERC has extended warm holiday greetings to all Guyanese and is encouraging citizens to embrace togetherness and goodwill during this festive period.