Food For The Poor (Guyana) Inc. partnered with Food For The Poor (Canada) and launched the Baramita Literacy Project – ‘Empowering Women and Girls through Literacy and Numeracy’ in Baramita, Region 1. The project was launched at the Baramita Primary School and will be completed in August 2024.
The project will benefit 30 women and girls from the community of Baramita, who have never attended school and or lack basic foundational literacy and numeracy skills. At the launching each participant was given a package which consisted of one bag, books, pencils, eraser, sharpener and crayons.
Speaking at the opening ceremony was FFTP (Guy) Inc. Social Worker / Program Coordinator Ms. Stacy Parris who shared, “Today marks a pivotal moment in the Baramita community as we gather to launch a literacy program specifically tailored for the empowerment of women and girls. In the heart of our rural landscape, education becomes a beacon of hope, and this initiative seeks to illuminate the path toward knowledge and self-sufficiency. Access to education is not just a right but a catalyst for positive change. By focusing on literacy, we aim to break down barriers that have hindered the potential of our women and girls for far too long. As we embark on this journey, let us remember that an educated woman not only transforms her own life but becomes a catalyst for the transformation of her community.”
According to Ms. Parris the program is more than just alphabets and numbers; it is about fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. She further related that it will also open doors to opportunities that were once distant dreams. Ms. Parris further explained that with every word learned, the participants will be scripting a narrative of empowerment, resilience, and progress. She further encouraged the entire Baramita community to actively support and participate in the literacy endeavor. “Thank you for your commitment to the power of literacy, and let this program be the cornerstone for a brighter and more inclusive Baramita,” she shared.
One of the tutors of program Mr. Bissoonnauth Bacchus commended FFTP (Guy) Inc. on the work being done in Baramita. He relayed that FFTP (Guy) Inc. has on numerous occasions made major investments in Baramita such as donating hampers, grills, partnering with Stem Guyana to enhance the learning of the students at the school, donating tables and computers among others. Mr. Bacchus told the beneficiaries about the uniqueness of the program and how beneficial it will be as at the end they will have a better grasp of the English Language.
The beneficiaries of the project were also grateful to FFTP (Guy) Inc.
In the first twelve weeks of the project the participants will be able to learn to print the letters of the alphabet, understand the phonetics of each letter, print their name, names of parents or children/ husband, place of birth, birthday and dates, fill out a birth certificate form and count to 100. While in the final twelve weeks they will learn to print numbers to 100, simple math addition and subtraction, complete simple money transactions, read public signs and simple sentences and learn the calendar and how it works.
Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated (FFP) is the largest charitable non-governmental organization (NGO) in Guyana. The work of FFTP Guyana is limited to charitable purposes within the ten (10) Administrative Regions of Guyana. The organization has grown tremendously over the past 32 years and has become the largest charitable organization in Guyana. The organization operates under the theme of “Transforming Communities, Renewing Hope, and Saving Lives.”
