International Center for Democracy donates over US$10,000 to CDC

The International Center for Democracy (ICD), a New York-based organisation, in collaboration with its partners in the religious community and private organisations has donated US$10,723.92 to the Guyana Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) bank account to aid Guyanese that are affected by the extensive flooding.
In a statement on Monday, IDC said that it is committed to ensure that democracy prevails in Guyana but also, through its charitable work and contribution, assist the Guyanese people during these difficult times.
“It is the hope of the ICD that this contribution will help to mitigate some of the suffering Guyanese are facing. The ICD is fully aware that the road to recovery will be challenging but is confident that with God’s help and contributions from local and international organisations, as well as individuals, the Guyanese people will get through this too, as they have always done. We have confidence in the Guyanese spirit,” the ICD said in its statement.
It added that it is continuing to work with other US-based organisations and private individuals to provide additional aid to Guyana in the coming weeks. Those contributions, it added, will also be sent directly to the CDC.

UG staff donate $1M
Also on Monday, the University of Guyana said that it has begun an internal flood relief drive among staff, which has communicated to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) that it will donate $1 million towards relief efforts to aid flood-stricken communities in Guyana.
The money was raised from staff, who authorised the deductions from their June salaries.
Separately, UG has another planned activity for university students, staff, pensioners, and alumni affected by the floods which is managed internally.
The Social Works faculty, the University in a statement said, in a combined effort with the Department of Sociology will contribute food hampers, water and care packages (specifically focusing on children and elderly) who can be easily reached by UG. It added that the Social Work Unit through the Philanthropy Alumni and Civic Engagement (PACE) stand by ready to provide psycho-social support, and referrals to social services for specialised assistance with socio-economic/mental health needs of those affected.
Additionally, volunteer students are waiting to provide voluntary services where needed, in collaboration with partners such as the CDC.