Community Outreach Programme
Iwokrama promotes Healthy Lifestyles
| Iwokrama has received a 2 year grant from the Guyana HIV Aids Prevention and Control Project (GAPCP) for our “Healthy Lifestyles” programme, and we are working closely with the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Ministry of Health, and the NRDDB to implement this awareness programme about HIV AIDS. |  Group photo of the participants of the 5 day peer education workshop in Bina Hill |
In January this year, we held our first peer education workshop in the North Rupununi with Community Health Workers, members of the Makushi Research Unit and Youth Leaders. Over 50 people were in attendance of interactive, fun and informative 5 day workshop, and we will be hosting a follow up workshop to this in May.
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive and participants are suggesting that future outcomes for outreach and educational materials include posters and booklets in both English and Makushi and are enthusiastic about developing radio programming to be broadcast on the local radio station, Radio Paiwomak.
Preparations for 5th Annual Wildlife Festival Underway
Plans and preparation for the 5th Annual Wildlife Festival are underway! Traditionally, festival is an annual event, but last year, due to lack of funds and other national priorities, it was cancelled.This year, with overwhelming momentom of the clubs and support from the WWF, we anticipate a successful celebration! For 2 days, over 200 youths from the communities of the North Rupununi and including St. Ignatius, Nappi, Katoka, and the Waini, will participate in various activities that enbody club activities and interests. |
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This includes a costume and banner parade, art, poetry, cotton spinning, archery and basket weaving competitions, and social issues the members have requested.
This year’s theme, “Keep an Eye on Our Environment and Care for Nature” was selected by club members and is a direct reference to the Citizen Science monitoring that clubs have been conducting for the past 4 years.
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Festival brings together the ideas and activities of the 16 wildlife clubs of the North Rupununi and would not be possible with out the support of the North Rupununi District Development Board, Iwokrama,and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature; additional assistance and cooperation is provided by Conservation International, the Ministry of Ameridian Affairs, and the Ministry of Education.
... Read more about wildlife clubs of the North Rupununi
Follow the link to the wildlife festival. If you would like to contribute to this year’s festival, contact Samantha James at sjames@iworkama.org
