Persons living with disabilities in Aishalton to benefit from skills training

Persons living with disabilities in Aishalton, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are set to benefit from transformative skills training programmes spearheaded by the Human Services and Social Security Ministry.
The announcement was made on Monday by subject minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud during an outreach to the community. In reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable population, Minister Persaud announced plans to equip persons living with disabilities with the skills needed to become entrepreneurs.

This will see several persons being trained in garment construction and sustainable farming in 2025.
“Like anyone persons with disabilities would like to own their own business, they will want to learn something and we’ve set up the framework to do that. I have given the commitment that from the end of February 2025 going into March we will bring two training programmes here for persons with disabilities. The sustainable farming and garment construction at no cost and what we will do is leave the sewing machines here,” the Minister said.
According to Dr Persaud, knowledgeable persons from Aishalton will be tasked with spearheading the initiative, which is a significant step toward improving social services and empowering vulnerable groups in the hinterland regions of Guyana.
“We are looking for teachers right here to teach these programmes so that you will have ongoing training for persons with disabilities. Now this training is open to both men and women so this is something I would everyone who is interested to contact your Toshao and make sure that you sign up for these programmes,” Dr Persaud.
Dr Persaud also urged residents to utilise programmes under the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), designed to empower women financially and foster entrepreneurial growth.
She explained that training will soon be administered to individuals in the area of child and elderly care, following plans being mulled by the to build a daycare facility.
“I have given the commitment that if he (Toshao) can get the list of names to me as soon as he can, within a few days you can start the online classes in elder care and child care. The requirement is nothing, just your ID card… Something I would like to see happen here is the setting up of a day, night and early childhood centre. So, when you set up your daycare don’t just stop there,” she added.