The Rosignol–Zeelust cluster of the People’s Progressive Party on Sunday hosted a special Christmas activity aimed at spreading cheer and inclusion among persons living with disabilities, as part of its annual community outreach.
The event, held in the Rosignol–Zeelust area, brought together dozens of differently abled persons and their families for an afternoon of fellowship, gifts, entertainment and refreshments, underscoring the party’s message of care, recognition and equality during the festive season.
Leading representative of the Disabled People Network in Region Five, Premnauth Sookhu, welcomed the initiative, noting that the activity has become a consistent feature of the cluster’s Christmas programme.
“I’m very happy to be here once again. Every year I have been invited to this programme, and this goes to show that this caring PPP government is very, very caring for us indeed, more so for persons living with disabilities,” Sookhu said.
He encouraged the organisers to continue the initiative and extended Christmas and New Year’s greetings to all in attendance.
Regional Vice Chairman Kleon Lindey echoed similar sentiments, assuring participants that they remain a priority for the party and regional leadership.
“I’m happy with how we go about doing these things for persons living with disabilities. I want everyone to understand that you’re not being left alone. We’re always here to give caring, and whatever assistance we can give, we will do it,” Lindey stated. He added that 2026 promises to be “much bigger and better,” urging residents to remain hopeful and united.
Head of the Rosignol–Zeelust PPP Cluster, Rian Pieters, said the activity reflects a deliberate and evolving focus on inclusion within the community. He explained that while the cluster traditionally hosted children and senior citizens during Christmas, the decision was made three years ago to expand its outreach to persons living with disabilities
“We realised that there is also a group of persons who live among us, contribute equally to our existence, and they too need to be recognised,” Pieters said.
“Hence, three years ago, we began focusing on sharing these festive seasons with our brothers and sisters living with disabilities,” he added while noting that the response and level of love displayed at the activity have been “overwhelming,” reinforcing the cluster’s commitment to continue the initiative in the years ahead.
“Christmas is not only to eat and drink together, but it also provides us with an opportunity to truly express how much we appreciate, love and care for each other,” he noted, adding that persons with disabilities are equally as important as every other citizen and resident within the community.
The activity concluded with the distribution of hampers and gifts, music, and warm interactions between organisers and participants, as the cluster reaffirmed its pledge to foster compassion, support and unity beyond the Christmas season.
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