Rotaract Club promotes mental well-being at boys’ orphanage
In its continued efforts to promote mental well-being in the lives of youths, the Rotaract Club of Garden City (Georgetown) has erected two mental health benches and a peace pole at the St John Bosco Home in Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The benches and pole signify more than just physical structures but are representations of collective aspirations for a more peaceful and inclusive society within Guyana and, by extension, the world.
District Governor Brian Glasgow (middle) surrounded by members of the Rotaract Club of Garden City
More specifically, they are tangible resources for the boys at the orphanage to find solace and support during challenging times. Through this initiative, the Rotaract Club aims to promote mental well-being and create a safe and nurturing environment for the boys to thrive.
Speaking at the event, Rotaract Club District Governor Brian Glasgow emphasised the necessity of prioritising mental health.
He expressed great happiness with the boys’ positive reception of the message and the initiative undertaken.
The benches and pole that were placed at the facility
Glasgow also noted his appreciation for initiatives like this, highlighting the importance of ensuring boys receive equal attention and support, as girls typically receive priority in such endeavours.
The Rotaract Club of Garden City stated that the presence of the peace pole offers a beacon of light, inspiring the boys to embrace peaceful resolutions, cultivate empathy towards others, and strive for positive change.
Moreover, the peace pole serves as a tangible expression of the collective aspiration for a world free from violence and conflict, inviting all who encounter it to reflect on their roles as peacemakers and ambassadors of goodwill.
Glasgow also noted his appreciation for initiatives like this, highlighting the importance of ensuring boys receive equal attention and support, as girls typically receive priority in such endeavours.
