Guyana Civil Society Leadership Project
Project Overview
The project's primary objectives include providing technical support to the National Coordinating Coalition to enhance its network of civil society organizations for a more impactful and sustainable national HIV response. It aims to boost CSOs' advocacy capacity for crucial issues and foster stronger partnerships with the Government of Guyana to create a supportive environment for CSOs.
With the support of USAID HIV/AIDS initiatives, the Coalition was established in 1999 as a committee responsible for oversight and coordination. Through continuous organizational enhancement and technical training, these NGOs became better equipped to offer a range of services to individuals affected by HIV in Guyana, especially key populations. The grant will ensure the Coalition's sustainability, enhance its advocacy capabilities, and solidify its role in the national HIV response.
The Guyana Civil Society Leadership (GCSL) project aligns with USAID's broader strategy under the Development Objective (DO) "Strengthened Public Health Response to HIV/AIDS" and directly contributes to achieving Sub IR 2.2: "Improved Enabling Environment for Human Rights and HIV Policy."
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Guyana
about project
The BBBSG was established under the guidance of BBBS International. This program has had tremendous success on five of the six continents of the world, and is the first of it’s kind in South America.
mentor interaction
in small groups
The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program is effective in helping children by improving school attendance and academic performance, reducing violent behavior, delaying substance use, deterring gang involvement, and providing positive role models.
One on one mentoring
The program is voluntary for all participants, with volunteers undergoing screening for suitability, capability, and safety. They receive training on mentoring and child development. Child needs are assessed before matches, and overseen by a professional.
Women Empowerment Project
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Youth Empowerment Project
The organization endorsed the "Detention Prevention" initiative, which focused on at-risk youth, predominantly males who had dropped out of school, interacted with the juvenile justice system, or lacked essential education, skills, and employability traits. The primary objective of SKYE was to aid these individuals in securing employment, education, and job opportunities by providing skill development programs to reintegrate them into society. VYC primarily engaged its Trainers to conduct a 5-week work readiness training program utilizing an 8-module curriculum devised by SKYE. Throughout a span of four years, the organization successfully trained over 800 at-risk youth and facilitated on-site coaching support.
National Career Guidance Program
The National Career Guidance Program has been active in Georgetown secondary schools since 2013. Following its success in four schools during the 2014-2015 academic year, the program expanded to a total of ten high schools in Georgetown in 2015-2016. In 2016, we marked our 20th year of operation. Presently, the Career Guidance Program is being conducted in ten schools throughout Georgetown.
The Guyana Ministry of Education sanctioned the program in the listed schools for the 2016-17 academic year.
There are two courses available in the Career Guidance Program.
- Year 1 is designed for third form students across all ten secondary schools. This course consists of 15 lessons covering topics like decision-making, goal setting, job search tools, and workplace success skills.
- In Year 2, tailored for fourth form students, the focus shifts to enhancing skills by reassessing career goals, refining CV and cover letter writing, and exploring advanced workplace rights and responsibilities. The Year 2 course spans 12 lessons to accommodate students as they intensify their studies in preparation for their CXCs.
Volunteer Youth Corps Inc. supports teachers through training and provides necessary materials. Moreover, VYC hosts a science and math youth camp, along with two conferences annually.
For further information on Career Guidance and opportunities for your school to participate, please reach out to us at policy.vyc@gmail.com or call VYC at 227-1013/12/11.
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