Rotaract Club of Georgetown spreads ‘Christmas Cheer’ to children
The Rotaract Club of Georgetown (RCG) under its community service arm on Saturday last hosted a “Christmas Cheer” at the Indian Monument Garden, Georgetown, catering to over 100 underprivileged children.
Rotaract Club of Georgetown brings ‘Christmas Cheer’ to 124 children
Drawn from its Sophia Literacy Programme (SLP) and seven orphanages in and around Georgetown, Linden, and East Coast Demerara, some 124 children were treated at the event.
The project sought to share the spirit of joy, peace and goodwill of the Christmas season in a grand Christmas party for children ages two to 18 years of Cornelia Ida Children’s Home, Bless the Children Home, A Sanctuary Children’s Home, Joshua House, Saheed Boys Orphanage, Saheed Girls Orphanage, Hararuni Girls Home, and the Club’s SLP. The Literacy Programme offers free tutoring by trained teachers to children of the Sophia community to improve their literacy skills.
The children were treated to a fun-filled afternoon of games, drama from the Guyana National Drama Company, gifts and a lot of other goodies including snacks and refreshments.
The “Christmas Cheer” project was the first of its kind executed by the Rotaract Club of Georgetown, and it was truly heartwarming to see the overwhelming support the event received and how the children truly enjoyed themselves.
The Rotaract Club of Georgetown is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 with a mandate to provide service to the community through volunteer initiatives.
Rotaract is a Rotary Club Partner designed to foster leadership, responsible citizenship, high ethical standards in business; and ultimately a better life for youths and those around their influence circles.
The Rotaract Club of Georgetown has been serving the community for over 30 years.
