Reg 6 single mother gets new home through MoM initiative

Through the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, a single mother of three, Sadna Rambarran of Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, Region Six, is the latest beneficiary of a two-bedroom home.
The house was built and fully furnished at a cost of close to $8 million by contractor Devanand Sawh of D Sawh Mechanical Workshop.
During the handing over ceremony on Saturday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha noted that initiatives like these are integral, as they seek to enhance the livelihoods of Guyanese.

“We are once again seeing a very robust housing programme under our Government. And although we are seeing so many homes and house lots being distributed across the country, we still have vulnerable people in the population. And the President has set aside this programme, so that we can help these vulnerable groups in the community,” Minister Mustapha noted.
Minister Mustapha also urged corporate Guyana to come on board and partner with the Government to enhance the lives of Guyanese. Regional Chairman David Armogan lauded the works of the contractor for providing the house to Rambarran and her family.
He added that Rambarran is employed in the part-time work initiative, which supplements her household’s income.
Meanwhile, contractor Devanand Sawh expressed his delight to be part of the initiative, as the Government continues to work towards the betterment of Guyanese.
“I’m happy to be part of this initiative…I hope other businesses can contribute in their little way to be with the Government on such initiatives and the future,” Sawh added.
In December last year, MoM, which was founded by President Dr Irfaan Ali, handed over a brand-new home to an 85-year-old woman whose previous living conditions were not up to par.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the Head of State shared that this initiative is what is going to cement the country as ‘One Guyana’ while noting that MoM is going to be very active in 2023.
“Next year, under the Men on Mission umbrella, we are going to launch a massive programme. We are hoping that through the Men on Mission Initiative alone next year, we can build at least 150 homes across the country.”
The Head of State explained that the banks have already been engaged and are willing to finance the projects, once persons own their own lands.
Additionally, a sum of $500 million was set aside for the MoM to carry out works this year, which will include the advancement of a number of community projects, the introduction of training, and programmes to address issues affecting men and boys. A portion of the fund will also go towards revamping and rebuilding homes for citizens, specifically elderly citizens living in “very bad conditions”.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira announced that if the $500 million allocated is not utilised, it will be returned to the Consolidated Fund.