Help & Shelter Listing of Community Resource Groups

HELP & SHELTER

LISTING OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUPS

Researched and prepared by Red Thread

This document was supported by the Canada Caribbean Gender Equity Fund CONTENTS

Alphabetical List 1 – 16

Categories: 1. Education 18 – 25 2. Welfare 26 – 34 3. Community Development 35 – 38 4. Small Business 39

Regional List: 41 – 57 Region 1 41 Region 2 41 Region 3 42 Region 4 42 – 52 Region 5 53 – 54 Region 6 54 - 55 Region 7 55 Region 8 55 Region 9 55 Region 10 55 - 57 ALPHABETICAL LISTING Information correct as at Dec, 1999

ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA (AEA) ADDRESS 88 Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. (02) 50757, 50758 SERVICES Classes - Professional, Academic & Remedial (Management, Communication, Information Technology, Computer training, Maths, English, Social Studies). CONTACT Mr. Newton Profitt Ms Patrica David, Programming - Tel (02) 50757 Ms Michelene Wilson, Skills Training - Tel (02) 72273 Mr George Martindale, Computer Tel - (02) 72173

A E A WOMEN’S OUTREACH PROGRAMME ADDRESS 88 Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. (02) 50757 SERVICES Skills Training, Handicraft and Counseling CONTACT Ms. M Wilson - Coordinator

AMERINDIAN ACTION MOVEMENT (TAAMOG) ADDRESS 76 Robb Street Lacytown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 56894 SERVICES Counseling; Development of community projects e.g., farming, fishing, hunting, etc.; Accommodation for any Amerindian stranded in Georgetown; Looking into the welfare of Amerindian domestic workers; Lobbying for Amerindian rights to become owners of land; Holding panel discussions with Amerindian people; Encouraging Amerindians to maintain their culture. CONTACT Peter Persaud \ Pamela Mendonza

ANGLICAN MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Lot 144 Almond & Oronoque St., Queenstown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 63443 SERVICES Day Care Centre; Family Life Counseling. CONTACT Ms Leila Austin - Executive Member

ARCHER'S HOME ADDRESS Durban Street, Wortmanville. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 66336 SERVICES Housing and Caring the elderly 65 yrs & over; Providing Medical service (Every Second Saturday Monthly, a doctor is in attendance, this is open to non-residents). CONTACT Eldona King

BATH WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 13 Bath Settlement. Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft & Cake Decorating (for community members); Referrals to WAB. CONTACT Janie Dhanraj \ Chandrawattie Bridjall

1 BAUXITE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION AND UTILITY SERVICES ADDRESS Arvida Road Mackenzie. (Region 10) TEL. No 04 - 6353, 4329, 2073 SERVICES Making and selling caskets to the community at a low cost; Entertainment for retirees, e.g., domino club & a bar. CONTACT George Williams

BEACON FOUNDATION ADDRESS 127 Quamina & Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 62533 SERVICES Care of cancer patients - Hospice programme; Providing meals to people in need; Catering for Drop- in- Center, Sacred Heart; Feeding programs for school children. CONTACT Wendy Grenada\ Sharda Rupan

BLAIRMONT R. D. C WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS No 4 Blairmont Settlement, W.C.B. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Providing classes to community members for a fee (sewing & craft on Tuesdays, 1pm, cooking on Wednesdays). CONTACT Helina Sookram

BODY OF CHRIST PRAISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ADDRESS Litchfield Village W.C. Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICE Craft and Cake Decorating classes. CONTACT Pauline Wade

CANCER SOCIETY ADDRESS Thomas Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 52398 SERVICES Counseling and welfare services; Advocacy for cancer patients; Pap Smear screening for a fee). Information provided on all types of cancer. C0NTACT Chauncey Richmond (Nurse/Educator).

THE CATHOLIC LIFE CENTRE COUNSELLING OFFICE ADDRESS 28 Brickdam Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 64631 SERVICES Family counseling. CONTACT Terrence Montrose (Priest)

CENTRAL ISLAMIC ORGANIZATION ADDRESS Woolford Avenue, Non Pariel Park, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 58654 \ 72475 SERVICES Zaikat distributions are used to provided hearse and burial services for Muslims. Daily feeding programme for the public. Scholarships for Students. Counseling on marriage and chronic disease. CONTACT Fazeel Ferouz

CHASE SENIOR WOMEN’S HOME ADDRESS Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Housing for Churchwomen 65 and over; Kitchen facilities but no meals. CONTACT CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

2 ADDRESS 417 Independence Ave., Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 5330 SERVICES Counseling; Skills training for low achievers (reading) Monday – Friday. CONTACT Ethleen Maxius

CHRISTIAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE ADDRESS Kuru – Kuru, Linden Highway. (Region 4) TEL. No (061) 2460 SERVICES Distribution of food items to the poor and needy in the community (Arm of Food for the Poor). CONTACT Rev V Paterson (Justice of the Peace)

COMMUNITY - BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME (CBR) ADDRESS 120 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 65780 SERVICES Training programmes for families and persons with disabilities; Literacy programmes; Income generating skills; Capacity building; Community development programmes (getting people together). CONTACTS Geraldine Maison - Hall

CBR - EAST COAST DEMERARA ADDRESS 2 West Half Cove & John, ECD. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Referral of persons with disabilities; Community based education programmes. CONTACT Gwendolin Glasgow

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS 112 Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 67399 SERVICES Environment & Education programmes; Enterprise services; Research training (Deals mostly with Amerindian communities). CONTACT Neville Waldron

CONVALESCENT HOME ADDRESS Durban Backlands, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 57120/ 65174 SERVICES Provides homes for abandoned children and children whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, ages 0-4 yrs; Day care (for a fee). Library 2 days a week Tuesdays morning & Fridays afternoon. CONTACT Michelle Goffin

CRY OF AIDS ADDRESS 40 Second Avenue, Bartica. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2365/2463 SERVICES Counseling; Public education; Moral support. CONTACT Ivor Melville / Rita Brouet

DARAMSHALA ADDRESS 140 King Edward Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. None SERVICES Provides Food, Clothing and Shelter for anyone in need. CONTACT Mr Ramsaroop

DEMERARA LIONESS CLUB ADDRESS 67 Bel Air, Georgetown. (Region 4)

3 TEL. No (02) 52898 SERVICES Social Services; Assistance for school children’s educational books and school clothes. CONTACT Carole Persaud

DROP IN CENTRE ADDRESS c/o Sacred Heart Presbytery, Main Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 61013 SERVICES Distribution of snacks and lunch to street children (8-14yrs); Academic programmes 9am to 3pm. CONTACT Sylvia Conway

ENMORE WOMEN’S GROUP ADDRESS Enmore, Estate Road, ECD, Community Centre. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Provides women with tie–dye and embroidery skills so that they can earn a living. CONTACT Hemrajie Ramcharran aka Carmen.

FAITH ASSEMBLY CHURCH ADDRESS One-mile Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Teaches children table etiquette and the goodness of God. Provides food for school children three days per week. Also delivers meals for the elderly (shut-ins). CONTACT Lynette Adams

FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA ADDRESS 112 New Market Street North Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54743 SERVICES Reproductive Health Services: Pre & Post Counseling for people under going Abortions; Emergency Contraception; Family Planning Service; Management of STD's & HIV; Free pregnancy test available to all clients. CONTACT Melissa Humphrey

FARM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ADDRESS Farm East Bank, Essequibo. (Region 3) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Juliet Harris

FOOD FOR THE POOR ADDRESS 2002 Blue Mountain Road, Festival City, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 65511 SERVICES Helps individuals; Provides organisational support (food, clothes, furniture, equipment,etc.) CONTACT Leon Davis

4 GENTLEWOMEN'S HOME ADDRESS 106 Brickdam Georgetown (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 78255\ 67868 SERVICES Provides shelter and meals for elderly women; (Applicants must send a letter to the organization, and two members review each application). CONTACT Stella Veria

GIRL GUIDES PAVILLION ADDRESS Brickdam Georgetown last building on right hand. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54306 (UNESCO) SERVICES Training for Brownies, Girl Guides and Rangers; Training in First Aid, Computers and Photo copying. CONTACT Carmen Jarvis

GOOD FAITH ABARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Calcutta, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Anyone within the group.

GREEN VALLEY SUN WEST TRAINING GROUP ADDRESS English Residence, Green Valley. Linden (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Embroidery, Knitting and Straw - work (free for community Members). CONTACT Enid Gibbons

GROVE CRAFT CENTRE ADDRESS Grove Police Station Street. (Region 4) TEL. No (065) 2144 SERVICES Classes in Straw Work, Embroidery, Knitting and Macramé Tie Dyeing. Students provide own material. { Fee of $1,500). CONTACT Sharon Redmon

GROVE / DIAMOND CITIZEN COMMITTEE ADDRESS Diamond Complex, EBD. (Region 4) TEL. No (065) 4200 SERVICES Runs Social Development programmes; Collaborates with sister Islamic organizations; Teaches women about equal rights; Daily feeding for the needy and twice a week for children with disabilities. CONTACT Haroon Haniff \ Zamman Haniff

GUYANA ASSOCIATION FOR AIDS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CARE ADDRESS 35 Garnett Street, Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 66734 SERVICES Home care for HIV/AIDS patients. HIV and AIDS education. CONTACT Philomena Percival (home no. 72348).

GUYANA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS ADDRESS Almond Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (022) 3595\3581 SERVICES counseling sessions. CONTACT Venus Wayne

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES - Georgetown ADDRESS Kitty Community Centre, upper flat Kitty Market,Georgetown. (Region4)

5 TEL. No (02) 75980 SERVICES Handicraft classes every Thursday 3 p.m. CONTACT Lucy Daniels

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES – East Bank Demerara ADDRESS 14 Middle Street Mocha Arcada East Bank Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Involves women in farming industries. CONTACT Muriel Emphe

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES – East Coast Demerara ADDRESS 187 South Better Hope, Community Centre Public Road ECD. (Region 4) TEL. No (020) 4072 , 4017(h) SERVICES Classes in Handicraft and Stuffed Toys. Fee $200.00 a month. CONTACT Lois Moore

GUYANA ORGANISATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ADDRESS 11 Camp Street, Newburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 52479 SERVICES Represents Amerindians and teaches them to keep their culture. CONTACT Eon Melville

GUYANA RED CROSS SOCIETY ADDRESS Eve Leary Georgetown. P.O.Box 1024 Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 65175 Fax 77099 SERVICES Runs convalescent homes. Classes in First Aid and Care are available; Meals on wheels (delivering meals) is provided for the elderly and young children; Dissemination of humanitarian laws; Provides disaster relief; Information on Social Services; Red Cross youth programs; Visits the elderly. CONTACT Dorothy Fraser

GUYANA RELIEF COUNCIL ADDRESS Lot x River view – Public Road Ruimveldt, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 53081 SERVICES Provides help for victims of fires and national disasters. CONTACT Yvonne Hinds.

GUYANA RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION ADDRESS 70 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 71438, 53286 SERVICES Clinic Services; Family Planning Programmes; Health Professionals’ Training; Peer Education (Counseling) Training; Community Workers Training; Youth Programmes: Olga Byrne Youth Center; Under Twenty Club, Mass Media Outreach and Library. CONTACT Mr. Frederick Cox - Executive Director.

6 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUYANA ADDRESS 80 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 77103, 69392 SERVICES Provides homes for people with low incomes who are unable to access credit. Office hours 9-3 Monday to Friday. CONTACT June Julian

HALF - MILE DEVELOPMENT FEEDING PROGRAMME GROUP ADDRESS Half - Mile, Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Feeding programmes for: children in need from One - Mile Primary and Wismar - Hill Primary schools, persons with disabilities and the Elderly. Fees $10.00 per week for children. CONTACT Miss Alice (of Wismar market)

HAND -EN-VELDT NURSERY ADDRESS Hand-en-Veldt, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL N0 (028) 2461 SERVICES Home economic classes (six-week course) free of charge. CONTACT Wilma Jack Pitt

HASLINGTON WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS 175 North Haslington, East, Coast, Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (070) 6502 SERVICES Visits sick people. Provides craft training workshops e.g. (different embroidery stitches, knitting, and tie dying); Discusses health issues with elderly people. CONTACT Mary Luke

HELP AND SHELTER ADDRESS c/o Ministry of Labour Annexe, bottom flat, Homestretch Avenue, Durban Park, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54731, 73454, 78353 SERVICES Provides counseling for all forms of abuse; Supports victims of rape and child sexual abuse through court trials; School, Public and Community Education Programmes about Violence; Training provided for new volunteers. CONTACT Coordinator

HIBISCUS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS L`Enterprise Mahaicony, East Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (021) 2596 SERVICES CXC classes; Skills training for youth and women; CONTACT Chee Chester

HOUSTON WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS 66 Houston E.B.Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Self-esteem workshops; Teaches women a better standard of living; Educates women on domestic violence; Organizes children in sports. CONTACT Lydia Basdeo

7 HYDE PARK \SALEM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ADDRESS Hyde Park East Bank, Essequibo (Region 2) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Parbattie Datt

HYDRONIE BUSHY PARK WOMEN'S VOCATIONAL GROUP ADDRESS Lot 10 Hydronie, East Bank, Essequibo. (Region 2) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing classes. CONTACT Hafeeza Mohamed

INSTITUTE OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Lot 254 South Road, Bourda, and Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 64675\ 58949 SERVICES Loans available to small and medium size business; Technical training provided to all borrowers. CONTACT Mrs. Manjula Brijmohan

INTERNATIONAL LION'S CLUB ADDRESS P.O.Box 10602, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 59441/ 67571 SERVICES Sight conservation; Programmes in Health & welfare, Sports & games and Education. CONTACT S.M.V. NASSEER OTHER AREAS Essequibo, Bartica, Linden, Demerara & East & West Berbice

ITHACA DORCAS CLUB & PATHFINDER CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft training classes. CONTACT Avril Ennis & Mac Kewley

ITHACA 40 PLUS CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Lectures on Health Care (every Wednesday 1 - 4 p.m.) CONTACT Doreen Alexander

JESUS RESCUE MISSION ADDRESS Louisa & Croal Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54090 SERVICES Medical Service (for a fee); Free glasses; Free ambulance service for the poor and accident victims. CONTACT Winifred Wastell

JOSHUA HOUSE CHILDREN'S CENTRE ADDRESS 255 Thomas Street South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 68020 SERVICES Houses and cares for street children, abused children and orphans aged 5-11 (Children aged 5-11 are sent to school); Literacy classes in Reading and Math’s are provided. CONTACT Clifford Accra, Gladys Accra, Pastor Dennis Salmon

8 KITTY TOTS & TEENS GROUP ADDRESS 41 William Street, Kitty, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 66015 / 72651 SERVICES Spelling, Reading, and Culture education for children aged 3-16yrs; DrugCounseling service for young adults between 18 - 25yrs. CONTACT Patricia Trim

LADIES OF CHARITY ADDRESS Brickdam Cathedral Presbytery, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 67461 SERVICES Daily feeding programmes for the Elderly and 3 times a week for children. Some children are outfitted for school (interviews done first to assess need). CONTACT Yvonne Gibbs

LEGAL AID CLINIC ADDRESS Maraj Building, Charlotte Street, and Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 59246 SERVICES Advice and Representation given on legal matters. CONTACT Ms Maureen Wray

LETHEM WOMEN FOR DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Lethem. (Region 10) TEL. No c/o (072) 2054 SERVICES Counseling, support and referrals for women suffering violence. CONTACT Patricia Fredericks

LIFELINE ADDRESS 109 Leopold Street, Between Smyth and George Street. (Region 4) TEL. No (023) 68684 SERVICES Counseling and Community outreach programmes on HIV/AIDS.

LINDEN CITIZENS COMMITTEE (LCC) ADDRESS There are 9 LCC groups in Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Organises cleaning campaigns for the community; Classes in reading, dressmaking, embroidery & tailoring available free of cost. OBJECTIVES For all the LCC groups is to achieve general development of physical and moral standards in all respect of the people's welfare. CONTACT Main branch Maurice Noble (chairperson) of 874 Victory Valley hill Wismar, Linden.

OTHER LCC GROUPS CONTACT

SILVERTOWN Barbara McPherson (1st street) CHRISTIANBURG AREA CITIZEN COMMITTEE Osleene Kendall ONE MILE AREA CITIZEN COMMITTEE Patricia Amsterdam Tel.04 - 5262 VICTORY VALLEY AREA CITIZEN COMMITTEE Ann Phillips, Jennifer Shepherd KARA - KARA AREA CITIZEN COMMITTEE Heris Nelson WISROC CITIZEN COMMITTEE Millicent Grant

9 LINDEN DEVELOPERS FARMING ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS 384 One-Mile Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 5375, 2375 SERVICES Social Work e.g. making contact with other groups to assist in helping them to develop; Lending money to community members; Sells shares at a cost of $7,000.00, (shares can be bought in parts). This is a business organization and it comes under the umbrella of the Regional Social Welfare Committee. CONTACT Shiloh Mustafa

LODGE TRUTH CHURCH ADDRESS 51 Russell & Evans Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. (02) 72871 SERVICES Counseling and Assistance provided for the needy. CONTACT Rev Una Barker.

MAHAICA CHILDREN’S HOME ADDRESS Mahaica Hospital Compound, Mahaica ECD, (Region 4) TEL. No 50566 SERVICES Housing for children aged 11 – 17 in difficult circumstances. CONTACT Children’s Services Dept, Min of Human Services

MILDRED MANSFIELD YOUTH CLUB ADDRESS Durban Street Werk-en-Rust. Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 64761,63328 SERVICES Literacy programs; Sports and Craft classes for youths. CONTACT Katherine Porter

NATIONAL AIDS PROGRAMME SECRETARIAT ADDRESS Hadfield Street & College Road, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 65371/ 78683 SERVICES Counseling and Community work on AIDS; Distributes condoms; Coordinates Regional AIDS committees.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN ADDRESS Lot 44 Public Road, Kitty. Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 72122 SERVICES Distributes food and clothing to the Public. CONTACT Linda Willis

NAZARETH HOME ADDRESS Lot 89 Carmichael Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 57606 SERVICES Home for the Elderly (applicants are screened). CONTACT Mrs. Gonsalves

OGLE/INDUSTRY WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Ogle Mosque Compound, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (022) 3524 SERVICES Knitting and Cooking courses (members pay $100 each and non- members $500). CONTACT Gaitri Ali

10 ONDERNEEMING WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. (Region 2) TEL. No (074) 4463 SERVICES Crochet and Embroidery classes for young women. CONTACT Jean Elias

ORKID WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Lot 4 Zeskenderen, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. (Region 5) TEL. No (021) 8207 SERVICES Craft Classes in Floral arrangement, straw work and others; Counseling for group members with minor problems; Referrals to Help & Shelter. CONTACT Miss Halley

PARIKA WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Parika East, Bank, Essequibo. (Region 2) TEL. No (066) 4246 SERVICES Sewing, Cookery and Knitting classes. CONTACT Pauline John

PATENTIA WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Patentia West Bank, Demerara. (Region 3) TEL. No (067) 2765 SERVICES Monthly lectures on Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Communication, Contraceptive IUD etc.; Fundraising; Craft, Handiwork training among members. Membership fee $140.00 per month per person. CONTACT Parbattie Ranglall

PERSEVERANCE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH GROUP ADDRESS Perseverance Mahaicony. E C D (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Embroidery, knitting and other handicraft classes. CONTACT Ina Pearson

PERTH UNION BURIAL SOCIETY ADDRESS Perth Village Mahaicony East Coast Demerara. (Region 5) TEL. No (02) 70129 SERVICES Knitting & Handicraft classes. CONTACT Pauline Morrison

PLUM PARK WOMEN’S GROUP ADDRESS Plum Park Sophia, Georgetown. (Region 4). TEL. No (02) 60672 (Ministry Health) SERVICES Community Service, (in construction) for Welfare of Sophia Children CONTACT Myrtle Lewis

POUDEROYEN SELF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADDRESS Lot 1 Phoenix Park, West Bank Demerara, Guyana, (Region 3) TEL. No (064) 2600 / 2603 SERVICES Village infrastructure; Family Life Education, Programmes to develop Youth, Sports and Culture, Business skills and Fund Raising. CONTACT Joe Harmon, Attorney at Law

11 RED THREAD WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE ADDRESS 173 Charlotte Street, Georgetown. (Region 4, 10, 5, 3) TEL. No (02) 73952 SERVICES Community education programs; Supports abused women and children; Researches related projects; Publishing and Printing (payments for printing). CONTACT Karen de Souza

REGIONAL AIDS COMMITTEE ADDRESS c/o The Regional Democratic Council, McKenzie Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 6456/6707 SERVICES Counseling; Public Education and Moral Support given to people with AIDS. CONTACT Selwyn McClintock

RUIMVELDT PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ADDRRESS c\o Lions Den 1888 Blue Mountain Road, Festival City. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 72454 SERVICES Empowers parents who have children with disabilities and children with disabilities. CONTACTS Doreen Barington

SALVATION ARMY HOME LEAGUE ADDRESS 237 Alexander Street, Lacytown, Georgetown. P O Box 104. (Region 4) TEL. No. (02) 72619 SERVICES counseling for pregnant women Monday & Wednesday; Feeding programmes for senior citizens Monday & Friday. Clothing & Food stuff when available on Wednesday. CONTACT Major Vevene Jonas

SALVATION ARMY TRAINING CENTRE ADDRESS 7 Charlotte Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. (Region 6) TEL. No (03) 2491 SERVICES Classes for adults in Sewing, Computer literacy, Craft and Maths (a fee is charged). Phonics classes for primary school children classes are free. CONTACT Chandy Blaise

SANDUOORT ROTARY VILLAGE CORPS ADDRESS Sanduoort Village, West Canjie, Berbice (Region 6) TEL. No (03) 6721 SERVICE Assistance provided for helpless persons in Hospital (doing things for them e.g. sewing and knitting). Each person is asked to pay a contribution $50 or $100 per month. CONTACT Juliet Moriah

SHADEED'S BOYS ORPHANAGE ADDRESS 157 Alexander Street Kitty, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 61778 SERVICES Houses any children whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, or orphans, regardless of race or religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

12 SHADEED'S GIRL'S ORPHANAGE ADDRESS Lot 5 Oleander Gardens East, Coast, Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 69620 SERVICES Houses children who are poor, whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, orphans, children of single parents, regardless of race and religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

SILVERTOWN ALLSTAR YOUTH GROUP ADDRESS Silvertown Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Coaching for Football, Circle Tennis and Volleyball. Aimed to keep youths away from drugs. CONTACT Patrick Caezar

SMYTH FIELD DROP IN CENTER (not in service waiting for funding) ADDRESS c/o Guyana National Service, Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam. (Region 6) TEL. No (03) 2272 SERVICES Sports classes. CONTACT Sergeant King

ST AIDAN'S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Handicraft and Counseling classes. CONTACT

ST ANDREW’S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Cove & John, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 56107 SERVICES Distributes Food packages to persons in need; Visits sick homes & hospitals; Every 1st Wednesday of the month shut-ins are taken to mass. CONTACT Valdina Thompson

ST AUGUSTINE MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Parish Hall, Friendship, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (020) 2382 SERVICES Visits the sick and teaches craft skills to members. CONTACT Una Samuel

ST CUTHBERTS YOUTH ORGANISATION ADDRESS c/o Soesdyke Post office. (Region 4) TEL. NO (061) 2549 SERVICES Voluntary work in the community; Self help workshops, Farming. CONTACT Ally Housein

ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE BRIGADE ADDRESS Lot 110 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 59082 SERVICES Teaches first Aid, Home Nursing, Maternal & Child Health care, Public and Civic duties; Evening classes available. CONTACT Dr Jose DaSilva

13 ST MARK’S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS St. Marks Parish Enmore, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (070) 6454 SERVICES Classes in Cake Decorating and making Soft Toys. Free clinic service every last Saturday of the month. CONTACT Esmay Davids

ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 87 third avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2779 SERVICES Visits to the sick; Sewing and craft classes. CONTACT Carol Gomes

ST SIDWELL’S LAMPLIGHTERS ADDRESS ST Sidwell's Parish A Vlissengen Road, Lodge, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 63669 SERVICES Provides transportation for all senior citizens to go to church; Visits sick homes & hospitals; Provides food baskets for those in need. CONTACT Stella Marks

STRIKERS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 9 Liverpool Village, Corentyne, Berbice. (Region 6,) TEL. No (037) 2870 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Sewing and Food & Nutrition; Literacy programs for all ages; Weekly distributions of Food Baskets & Clothing to those in need. CONTRIBUTOR Food for the Poor CONTACT Eunice Mc Aulay

THE UNITED FORCE WOMEN’S AUXILIARY FORCE ADDRESS 95 Robb & New Garden Street, Bourda, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 62596 \ 52973 SERVICES Counseling sessions; Making donations to the poor (mostly in the interior Reg. 9), Assisting the poor to pay off bills; Assisting in entertainment for the poor in the interior (gifts, parties, and sports gears). CONTACT Ms Goorahoo \ Mr. Nadir

THREE FRIENDS INDUSTRIOUS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 102 Three Friends, Essequibo Coast. (Region 2) TEL. No (071) 4509 SERVICES Handicraft classes (every Monday and Wednesday). CONTACT Padwattie Persaud

TIMEHRI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ADDRESS Lot 66 Reid's Avenue, Alliance, E.B. D. (Region 4) TEL. No (061) 2486/ 2527 SERVICES Developing infrastructure in Reliance area, roads, water, road lights (assistance from SIMAP) CONTACT Andrew Hartely, Desiree Blackman

14 TRUE VISION FOUNDATION ADDRESS 31 Albouys Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 74310 SERVICES Clean-up campaigns for the community; Provides meals for school children (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday); Hampers to the poor every month; Driving, dancing, craft and sewing classes. CONTACT Mr. Randolph Thorne

TURKEYEN WOMEN’S ACHIEVERS GROUP ADDRESS South Turkeyen, Section C, Field 4, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Sewing, making pickles and cookery. Refers people for counseling. Enrollment $500, contribution $200 per month. CONTACT Norma James

T.U.C. HOUSING COOP ADDRESS Lot 19 Tucber Park New Amsterdam Berbice. (Region 6) TEL. No (03) 3245 SERVICES Sells house lots; Assistance from SIMAP for Lighting, Water and Roads. CONTACT George Michael

UNITED HAND WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Fort Wellington, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Academic and craft classes. CONTACT Ann Green

VICTORIA RECONSTRUCTION TRUST ADDRESS Lot 58 Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (029) - 2578 SERVICES Provides furniture for schools in the community. CONTACT Auther Forde, Shelton Huntley

VICTORIA WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP ADDRESS Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (029) 2715 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Embroidery and Cooking. CONTACT Pamela Montfort

WATER LILY TRAINING GROUP ADDRESS 156 Half-Mile Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Craft, Sewing and Knitting etc. Contribution fee $300 per month. Meeting days Monday and Thursday. Group open to community members only. CONTACT Valda Bonus.

WISMAR HOUSING SCHEME COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ENT GROUP ADDRESS 119 Square Wismar Housing Scheme. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 5778 SERVICES Classes for school dropouts e.g. Craft, Welding, Maths and English; Fund raising to purchase clothing for participants. Group meeting four times per month. CONTACT Randolph Cort

WOMEN ACROSS DIFFERENCES

15 ADDRESS Help & Shelter Building, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 73974 SERVICES Educational Programmes for Women. CONTACT Clonel Samuels

WOMEN OF CLASS ADDRESS 384 One mile Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No (04)- 5357 SERVICES Provides educational programmes for school drop outs and other women; Teaches skills in craft. CONTACT Foaizah Mustafa

WOMEN WITH A MISSION ADDRESS Corriverton Baptist Church, Line path D, Corriverton Berbice. (Region 10) TEL. No (039) 2584\ 2286 SERVICES Assists battered women; Gives out food items & clothing; Counseling services; Literacy programs for teenagers & adults (reading & writing); Assists pregnant mothers - Provides baby clothes; Art & Craft classes; Lectures on Women Health, STDs, AIDS, Teenage Pregnancy & Stress. CONTACT Yetrawattee Katryan

WOODLEY PARK WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Woodley Park, West Coast Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Knitting and Craft classes. CONTACT Monica Tulla

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ADDRESS Thomas Road, Thomas Land, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 62087 SERVICES Sports facilities and training provided to members. CONTACT Tessa Charles

YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ADDRESS: 106 Brickdam, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No: (02) 65610 SERVICES: Vocational skills for young women; Day-Care and Child-Care workshops; Classes in Literacy, Numeracy, Food & Nutrition, Straw Craft, Tie-Dye, Batik, Pitman English and Typing. CONTACT: Mrs. Waveney Benjamin (Lee)

ZORG PROGRESSIVE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION ADDRESS Johanna Cecilia, Essequibo Coast (Region 2) TEL. NO (074) 4174 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Floral arrangements and Needle work. CONTACT Wilma Persaud Aka Sattie

LISTING IN CATEGORIES:

1. Adult Training, education: craft, academic, professional 2. Welfare: medical, aged, feeding programmes, counselling and support, housing 3. Community Development: public education, research, lobbying, sports 4. Small Business Support

17 1. ADULT TRAINING/ EDUCATION: craft, academic, professional

BODY OF CHRIST PRAISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ADDRESS Litchfield Village W.C. Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICE Craft and Cake Decorating classes. CONTACT Pauline Wade

COMMUNITY - BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME ADDRESS 120 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 65780 SERVICES Training programmes for families and persons with disabilities; Literacy programmes; Income generating skills; Capacity building; Community development programmes (getting people together). CONTACTS Geraldine Maison - Hall

18 FARM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ADDRESS Farm East Bank, Essequibo. (Region 2) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Juliet Harris

GOOD FAITH ABARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Calcutta, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Anyone within the group.

HIBISCUS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS L`Enterprise Mahaicony, East Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (021) 2596 SERVICES CXC classes; Skills training for youth and women; CONTACT Chee Chester

19 ADDRESS Hyde Park, East Bank, Essequibo (Region 2) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Parbattie Datt

HYDRONIE BUSHY PARK WOMEN'S VOCATIONAL GROUP ADDRESS Lot 10 Hydronie, East Bank, Essequibo. (Region 2) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing classes. CONTACT Hafeeza Mohamed

ITHACA DORCAS CLUB & PATHFINDER CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Craft training classes. CONTACT Avril Ennis & Mac Kewley

KITTY TOTS & TEENS GROUP ADDRESS 41 William Street, Kitty, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 66015 / 72651 SERVICES Spelling, Reading, and Culture education for children aged 3-16yrs; DrugCounseling service for young adults between 18 - 25yrs. CONTACT Patricia Trim

OTHER LCC GROUPS CONTACT

20 OGLE/INDUSTRY WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Ogle Mosque Compound, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (022) 3524 SERVICES Knitting and Cooking courses (members pay $100 each and non- members $500). CONTACT Gaitri Ali

ONDERNEEMING WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. (Region 2) TEL. No (074) 4463 SERVICES Crochet and Embroidery classes for young women. CONTACT Jean Elias

PARIKA WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Parika East, Bank, Essequibo. (Region 2) TEL. No (066) 4246 SERVICES Sewing, Cookery and Knitting classes. CONTACT Pauline John

PERSEVERANCE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH GROUP ADDRESS Perseverance Mahaicony. E C D (Region 4) TEL. No None SERVICES Embroidery, knitting and other handicraft classes. CONTACT Ina Pearson

PERTH UNION BURIAL SOCIETY ADDRESS Perth Village Mahaicony East Coast Demerara. (Region 5) TEL. No (02) 70129 SERVICES Knitting & Handicraft classes. CONTACT Pauline Morrison

RED THREAD WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE ADDRESS 173 Charlotte Street, Georgetown. (Region 4, 10, 5, 3) TEL. No (02) 73952 SERVICES Community education programs; Supports abused women and children; Researches related projects; Publishing and Printing (payments for printing). CONTACT Karen de Souza

SALVATION ARMY HOME LEAGUE ADDRESS 237 Alexander Street, Lacytown, Georgetown. P O Box 104. (Region 4)

21 TEL. No. (02) 72619 SERVICES counseling for pregnant women Monday & Wednesday; Feeding programmes for senior citizens Monday & Friday. Clothing & Food stuff when available on Wednesday. CONTACT Major Vevene Jonas

SHADEED'S GIRLS ORPHANAGE ADDRESS Lot 5 Oleander Gardens East, Coast, Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 69620 SERVICES Houses children who are poor, whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, orphans, children of single parents, regardless of race and religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

ST AIDAN'S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Handicraft and Counseling classes. CONTACT

ST AUGUSTINE MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Parish Hall, Friendship, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (020) 2382 SERVICES Visits the sick and teaches craft skills to members. CONTACT Una Samuel

ST CUTHBERTS YOUTH ORGANISATION ADDRESS c/o Soesdyke Post office. (Region 4) TEL. NO (061) 2549 SERVICES Voluntary work in the community; Self help workshops, Farming. CONTACT Ally Housein

ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE BRIGADE ADDRESS Lot 110 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 59082

22 SERVICES Teaches first Aid, Home Nursing, Maternal & Child Health care, Public and Civic duties; Evening classes available. CONTACT Dr Jose DaSilva

ST MARK’S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS St. Marks Parish Enmore, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (070) 6454 SERVICES Classes in Cake Decorating and making Soft Toys. Free clinic service every last Saturday of the month. CONTACT Esmay Davids

ST PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 87 Third avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2779 SERVICES Visits to the sick; Sewing and craft classes. CONTACT Carol Gomes

TRUE VISION FOUNDATION ADDRESS 31 Albouys Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 74310 SERVICES Clean-up campaigns for the community; Provides meals for school children (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday); Hampers to the poor every month; Driving, dancing, craft and sewing classes. CONTACT Mr. Randolph Thorne

UNITED HAND WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Fort Wellington, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Academic and craft classes. CONTACT Ann Green

23 VICTORIA RECONSTRUCTION TRUST ADDRESS Lot 58 Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (029) - 2578 SERVICES Provides furniture for schools in the community. CONTACT Auther Forde, Shelton Huntley

WOMEN ACROSS DIFFERENCES ADDRESS Help & Shelter Building, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 73974 SERVICES Educational Programmes for Women. CONTACT Clonel Samuels

WOODLEY PARK WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Woodley Park, West Coast Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Knitting and Craft classes. CONTACT Monica Tulla

24 YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ADDRESS: 106 Brickdam, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No: (02) 65610 SERVICES: Vocational skills for young women; Day-Care and Child-Care workshops; Classes in Literacy, Numeracy, Food & Nutrition, Straw Craft, Tie-Dye, Batik, Pitman English and Typing. CONTACT: Mrs. Waveney Benjamin (Lee)

25 2. WELFARE: medical, aged, feeding programmes, counselling and support, housing

BAUXITE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION AND UTILITY SERVICES ADDRESS Arvida Road Mackenzie. (Region 10) TEL. No 04 - 6353, 4329, 2073 SERVICES Making and selling caskets to the community at a low cost; Entertainment for retirees, e.g., domino club & a bar. CONTACT George Williams

26 CANCER SOCIETY ADDRESS Thomas Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 52398 SERVICES Counseling and welfare services; Advocacy for cancer patients; Pap Smear screening for a fee). Information provided on all types of cancer. C0NTACT Chauncey Richmond (Nurse/Educator).

CRY OF AIDS ADDRESS 40 Second Avenue, Bartica. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2365/2463 SERVICES Counseling; Public education; Moral support. CONTACT Ivor Melville, Rita Brouet

DARAMSHALA ADDRESS 140 King Edward Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. None SERVICES Provides Food, Clothing and Shelter for anyone in need. CONTACT Mr Ramsaroop

DEMERARA LIONESS CLUB ADDRESS 67 Bel Air, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 52898 SERVICES Social Services; Assistance for school children’s educational books and school clothes. CONTACT Carole Persaud

27 ADDRESS One-mile Wismar. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Teaches children table etiquette and the goodness of God. Provides food for school children three days per week. Also delivers meals for the elderly (shut-ins). CONTACT Lynette Adams

GENTLE WOMEN'S HOME ADDRESS 106 Brickdam Georgetown (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 78255\ 67868 SERVICES Provides shelter and meals for elderly women; (Applicants must send a letter to the organization, and two members review each application). CONTACT Stella Veria

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUYANA ADDRESS 80 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 77103, 69392 SERVICES Provides homes for people with low incomes who are unable to access credit. Office hours 9-3 Monday to Friday. CONTACT June Julian

HALF - MILE DEVELOPMENT FEEDING PROGRAMME GROUP ADDRESS Half - Mile, Wismar. (Region 10)

28 TEL. No None SERVICES Feeding programmes for: children in need from One - Mile Primary and Wismar - Hill Primary schools, persons with disabilities and the Elderly. Fees $10.00 per week for children. CONTACT Miss Alice (of Wismar market)

HAND -EN-VELDT NURSERY ADDRESS Hand-en-Veldt, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. N0 (028) 2461 SERVICES Home economic classes (six-week course) free of charge. CONTACT Wilma Jack Pitt

HELP AND SHELTER ADDRESS Ministry of Labour Annexe, bottom flat, Homestretch Avenue, Durban Park, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54731, 73454, 78353 SERVICES Provides counseling for all forms of abuse; Supports victims of rape and child sexual abuse through court trials; School, Public and Community Education Programmes about Violence; Training provided for new volunteers. CONTACT Coordinator

LADIES OF CHARITY ADDRESS Brickdam Cathedral Presbytery, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 67461

29 SERVICES Daily feeding programmes for the Elderly and 3 times a week for children. Some children are outfitted for school (interviews done first to assess need). CONTACT Yvonne Gibbs

LEGAL AID CLINIC ADDRESS Maraj Building, Charlotte Street, and Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 59246 SERVICES Advice and Representation given on legal matters. CONTACT Ms Maureen Wray

LETHEM WOMEN FOR DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Lethem. (Region 10) TEL. No c/o (072) 2054 SERVICES Counseling, support and referrals for women suffering violence. CONTACT Patricia Fredericks

LIFELINE ADDRESS 109 Leopold Street, Between Smyth and George Street. (Region 4) TEL. No (023) 68684 SERVICES Counseling and Community outreach programmes on HIV/AIDS.

LODGE TRUTH CHURCH ADDRESS 51 Russell & Evans Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No. (02) 72871 SERVICES Counseling and Assistance provided for the needy. CONTACT Rev Una Barker.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN ADDRESS Lot 44 Public Road, Kitty. Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 72122 SERVICES Distributes food and clothing to the Public. CONTACT Linda Willis

NAZARETH HOME ADDRESS Lot 89 Carmichael Street, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 57606 SERVICES Home for the Elderly (applicants are screened).

30 CONTACT Mrs. Gonsalves

31 SHADEED'S BOYS ORPHANAGE ADDRESS 157 Alexander Street Kitty, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 61778 SERVICES Houses any children whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, or orphans, regardless of race or religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

SHADEED'S GIRL'S ORPHANAGE ADDRESS Lot 5 Oleander Gardens East, Coast, Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 69620 SERVICES Houses children who are poor, whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, orphans, children of single parents, regardless of race and religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

ST AIDAN'S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Handicraft and Counseling classes. CONTACT

ST AUGUSTINE MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Parish Hall, Friendship, East Coast Demerara. (Region 4) TEL. No (020) 2382 SERVICES Visits the sick and teaches craft skills to members. CONTACT Una Samuel

ST CUTHBERTS YOUTH ORGANISATION ADDRESS c/o Soesdyke Post office. (Region 4) TEL. NO (061) 2549 SERVICES Voluntary work in the community; Self help workshops, Farming. CONTACT Ally Housein

ST PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 87 third avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2779 SERVICES Visits to the sick; Sewing and craft classes. CONTACT Carol Gomes

32 ST SIDWELL'S LAMPLIGHTERS ADDRESS ST Sidwell's Parish A Vlissengen Road, Lodge, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 63669 SERVICES Provides transportation for all senior citizens to go to church; Visits sick homes & hospitals; Provides food baskets for those in need. CONTACT Stella Marks

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Public Education, research, lobbying, sports

34 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: public education, research, lobbying, sports

CRY OF AIDS ADDRESS 40 Second Avenue, Bartica. (Region 7) TEL. No (05) 2365/2463 SERVICES Counseling; Public education; Moral support. CONTACT Ivor Melville / Rita Brouet

35 HELP AND SHELTER ADDRESS Ministry of Labour Annexe, bottom flat, Homestretch Avenue, Durban Park, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 54731, 73454, 78353 SERVICES Provides counseling for all forms of abuse; Supports victims of rape and child sexual abuse through court trials; School, Public and Community Education Programmes about Violence; Training provided for new volunteers. CONTACT Coordinator

ITHACA 40 PLUS CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Lectures on Health Care (every Wednesday 1 - 4 p.m.) CONTACT Doreen Alexander

LIFELINE ADDRESS 109 Leopold Street, Between Smyth and George Street. (Region 4) TEL. No (023) 68684 SERVICES Counseling and Community outreach programmes on HIV/AIDS.

OTHER LCC GROUPS CONTACT

LINDEN DEVELOPERS FARMING ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS 384 One-Mile Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 5375, 2375 SERVICES Social Work e.g. making contact with other groups to assist in helping them to develop; Lending money to community members; Sells shares at a cost of $7,000.00.This is a business organization and it comes under the umbrella of the Regional Social Welfare Committee. CONTACT Shiloh Mustafa MILDRED MANSFIELD YOUTH CLUB

36 ADDRESS Durban Street Werk-en-Rust. Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 64761,63328 SERVICES Literacy programs; Sports and Craft classes for youths. CONTACT Katherine Porter

ST CUTHBERTS YOUTH ORGANISATION ADDRESS c/o Soesdyke Post office. (Region 4) TEL. NO (061) 2549 SERVICES Voluntary work in the community; Self help workshops, Farming. CONTACT Ally Housein

TIMEHRI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ADDRESS Lot 66 Reid's Avenue, Alliance, E.B. D. (Region 4)

37 TEL. No (061) 2486/ 2527 SERVICES Developing infrastructure in Reliance area, roads, water, road lights (assistance from SIMAP) CONTACT Andrew Hartely, Desiree Blackman

UNITED HAND WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Fort Wellington, Berbice. (Region 5) TEL. No None SERVICES Academic and craft classes. CONTACT Ann Green

WOMEN ACROSS DIFFERENCES ADDRESS Help & Shelter Building, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 73974 SERVICES Educational Programmes for Women. CONTACT Clonel Samuels

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ADDRESS Thomas Road, Thomas Land, Georgetown. (Region 4) TEL. No (02) 62087 SERVICES Sports facilities and training provided to members. CONTACT Tessa Charles

38 4. SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

LINDEN DEVELOPERS FARMING ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS 384 One-Mile Wismar, Linden. (Region 10) TEL. No (04) 5375, 2375 SERVICES Social Work e.g. making contact with other groups to assist in helping them to develop; Lending money to community members; Sells shares at a cost of $7,000.00, (shares can be bought in parts). This is a business organization and it comes under the umbrella of the Regional Social Welfare Committee. CONTACT Shiloh Mustafa

REGIONAL LISTING

Region 1 – Barima/Waini

Region2 – Pomeroon/Supenaam

Region3 – Essequibo Islands/West Demerara

Region4 – East Coast Demerara (from Mahaica Creek – Silver Hill, Linden Highway)/East Bank Demerara (to Timehri)

Region 5 – Mahaica/Berbice

Region6 – East Berbice/Corentyne

Region7 – Cuyuni/Mazaruni

Region8 – Potaro/Siparuni

Region 9 – Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo

Region 10 – Upper Demerara/Berbice

40 Region 1

Region 2

ONDERNEEMING WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. TEL. No (074) 4463 SERVICES Crochet and Embroidery classes for young women. CONTACT Jean Elias

PARIKA WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Parika East, Bank, Essequibo. TEL. No (066) 4246 SERVICES Sewing, Cookery and Knitting classes. CONTACT Pauline John

FARM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ADDRESS Farm East Bank, Essequibo. TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Juliet Harris

HYDE PARK/SALEM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ADDRESS Hyde Park East Bank, Essequibo. TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Parbattie Datt

HYDRONIE BUSHY PARK WOMEN'S VOCATIONAL GROUP ADDRESS Lot 10 Hydronie, East Bank, Essequibo. TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing classes. CONTACT Hafeeza Mohamed

THREE FRIENDS INDUSTRIOUS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 102 Three Friends, Essequibo Coast. TEL. No (071) 4509 SERVICES Handicraft classes (every Monday and Wednesday). CONTACT Padwattie Persaud

ZORG PROGRESSIVE WOMEN'S ORGANISATION ADDRESS Johanna Cecilia, Essequibo Coast. TEL. NO (074) 4174 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Floral arrangements and Needle work. CONTACT Wilma Persaud Aka Sattie

41 Region 3

PATENTIA WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Patentia West Bank, Demerara. TEL. No (067) 2765 SERVICES Monthly lectures on Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Communication, Contraceptive IUD etc.; Fundraising; Craft, Handiwork training among members. Membership fee $140.00 per month per person. CONTACT Parbattie Ranglall

POUDEROYEN SELF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADDRESS Lot 1 Phoenix Park, West Bank Demerara, Guyana. TEL. No (064) 2600/ 2603 SERVICES Village infrastructure; Family Life Education, Programmes to develop Youth, Sports and Culture, Business skills and Fund Raising. CONTACT Joe Harmon, Attorney at Law

RED THREAD WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE ADDRESS 173 Charlotte Street, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 73952 SERVICES Community education programs; Supports abused women and children; Researches related projects; Publishing and Printing (payments for printing). CONTACT Karen de Souza

Region 4

ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA (AEA) ADDRESS 88 Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No. (02) 50757, 50758 SERVICES Classes - Professional, Academic & Remedial (Management, Communication, Information Technology, Computer training, Maths, English, Social Studies). CONTACT Mr. Newton Profitt Ms Patrica David, Programming - Tel (02) 50757 Ms Michelene Wilson, Skills Training - Tel (02) 72273 Mr George Martindale, Computer Tel - (02) 72173

A E A WOMEN’S OUTREACH PROGRAMME ADDRESS 88 Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No. (02) 50757 SERVICES Skills Training, Handicraft and Counseling CONTACT Ms. M Wilson - Coordinator

42 AMERINDIAN ACTION MOVEMENT (TAAMOG) ADDRESS 76 Robb Street Lacytown, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 56894 SERVICES Counseling; Development of community projects e.g., farming, fishing, hunting, etc.; Accommodation for any Amerindian stranded in Georgetown; Looking into the welfare of Amerindian domestic workers; Lobbying for Amerindian rights to become owners of land; Holding panel discussions with Amerindian people; Encouraging Amerindians to maintain their culture. CONTACT Peter Persaud \ Pamela Mendonza

ANGLICAN MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Lot 144 Almond & Oronoque St., Queenstown, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 63443 SERVICES Day Care Centre; Family Life Counseling. CONTACT Ms Leila Austin - Executive Member

ARCHER'S HOME ADDRESS Durban Street, Wortmanville. TEL. No (02) 66336 SERVICES Housing and Caring the elderly 65 yrs & over; Providing Medical service (Every Second Saturday Monthly, a doctor is in attendance, this is open to non-residents). CONTACT Eldona King

BEACON FOUNDATION ADDRESS 127 Quamina & Carmichael Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 62533 SERVICES Care of cancer patients - Hospice programme; Providing meals to people in need; Catering for Drop- in- Center, Sacred Heart; Feeding programs for school children. CONTACT Wendy Grenada\ Sharda Rupan

CANCER SOCIETY ADDRESS Thomas Street, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 52398 SERVICES Counseling and welfare services; Advocacy for cancer patients; Pap Smear screening for a fee). Information provided on all types of cancer. C0NTACT Chauncey Richmond (Nurse/Educator).

THE CATHOLIC LIFE CENTRE COUNSELLING OFFICE ADDRESS 28 Brickdam Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 64631 SERVICES Family counseling. CONTACT Terrence Montrose (Priest)

CENTRAL ISLAMIC ORGANIZATION ADDRESS Woolford Avenue, Non Pariel Park, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 58654 \ 72475 SERVICES Zaikat distributions are used to provided hearse and burial services for Muslims. Daily feeding programme for the public. Scholarships for Students. Counseling on marriage and chronic disease. CONTACT Fazeel Ferouz

43 CHASE SENIOR WOMEN’S HOME ADDRESS Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown. TEL. No None SERVICES Housing for Churchwomen 65 and over; Kitchen facilities but no meals. CONTACT

CHRISTIAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE ADDRESS Kuru – Kuru, Linden Highway. TEL. No (061) 2460 SERVICES Distribution of food items to the poor and needy in the community (Arm of Food for the Poor). CONTACT Rev V Paterson (Justice of the Peace)

COMMUNITY - BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME ADDRESS 120 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 65780 SERVICES Training programmes for families and persons with disabilities; Literacy programmes; Income generating skills; Capacity building; Community development programmes (getting people together). CONTACTS Geraldine Maison - Hall

CBR - EAST COAST BASED ADDRESS 2 West Half Cove & John, ECD. TEL. No None SERVICES Referral of persons with disabilities; Community based education programmes. CONTACT Gwendolin Glasgow

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS 112 Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 67399 SERVICES Environment & Education programmes; Enterprise services; Research training (Deals mostly with Amerindian communities). CONTACT Neville Waldron

CONVALESCENT HOME ADDRESS Durban Backlands, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 57120/ 65174 SERVICES Provides homes for abandoned children and children whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, ages 0-4 yrs; Day care (for a fee). Library 2 days a week Tuesdays morning & Fridays afternoon. CONTACT Michelle Goffin

DARAMSHALA ADDRESS 140 King Edward Street, Georgetown. TEL. No. None SERVICES Provides Food, Clothing and Shelter for anyone in need. CONTACT ???

DEMERARA LIONESS CLUB ADDRESS 67 Bel Air, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 52898 SERVICES Social Services; Assistance for school children’s educational books and school clothes. CONTACT Carole Persaud DROP IN CENTRE

44 ADDRESS c/o Sacred Heart Presbytery, Main Street, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 61013 SERVICES Distribution of snacks and lunch to street children (8-14yrs); Academic programmes 9am to 3pm. CONTACT Sylvia Conway

ENMORE WOMEN’S GROUP ADDRESS Enmore, Estate Road, ECD, Community Centre. TEL. No None SERVICES Provides women with tie–dye and embroidery skills so that they can earn a living. CONTACT Hemrajie Ramcharran aka Carmen.

FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA ADDRESS 112 New Market Street North Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 54743 SERVICES Reproductive Health Services: Pre & Post Counseling for people under going Abortions; Emergency Contraception; Family Planning Service; Management of STD's & HIV; Free pregnancy test available to all clients. CONTACT Melissa Humphrey

FOOD FOR THE POOR ADDRESS 2002 Blue Mountain Road, Festival City, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 65511 SERVICES Helps individuals; Provides organisational support (food, clothes, furniture, equipment,etc.) CONTACT Leon Davis

GENTLE WOMEN'S HOME ADDRESS 106 Brickdam Georgetown TEL. No (02) 78255\ 67868 SERVICES Provides shelter and meals for elderly women; (Applicants must send a letter to the organization, and two members review each application). CONTACT Stella Veria

GIRL’S GUIDE PAVILLION ADDRESS Brickdam Georgetown last building on right hand. TEL. No (02) 54306 (UNESCO) SERVICES Training for Brownies, Girl Guides and Rangers; Training in First Aid, Computers and Photo copying. CONTACT Carmen Jarvis

GROVE CRAFT CENTRE ADDRESS Grove Police Station Street. TEL. No (065) 2144 SERVICES Classes in Straw Work, Embroidery, Knitting and Macramé Tie Dyeing. Students provide own material. { Fee of $1,500). CONTACT Sharon Redmon

45 GROVE / DIAMOND CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE ADDRESS Diamond Complex, EBD. TEL. No (065) 4200 SERVICES Runs Social Development programmes; Collaborates with sister Islamic organizations; Teaches women about equal rights; Daily feeding for the needy and twice a week for children with disabilities. CONTACT Haroon Haniff \ Zamman Haniff

GUYANA ASSOCIATION FOR AIDS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CARE ADDRESS 35 Garnett Street, Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 66734 SERVICES Home care for HIV/AIDS patients. HIV and AIDS education. CONTACT Philomena Percival (home no. 72348).

GUYANA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS ADDRESS Almond Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. TEL. No (022) 3595\3581 SERVICES counseling sessions. CONTACT Venus Wayne

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES - Georgetown ADDRESS Kitty Community Centre, upper flat Kitty Market,Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 75980 SERVICES Handicraft classes every Thursday 3 p.m. CONTACT Lucy Daniels

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES – East Bank Demerara ADDRESS 14 Middle Street Mocha Arcada East Bank Demerara. TEL. No None SERVICES Involves women in farming industries. CONTACT Muriel Emphe

GUYANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES – East Coast Demerara ADDRESS 187 South Better Hope, Community Centre Public Road ECD. TEL. No (020) 4072 , 4017(h) SERVICES Classes in Handicraft and Stuffed Toys. Fee $200.00 a month. CONTACT Lois Moore

GUYANA ORGANISATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ADDRESS 11 Camp Street, Newburg, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 52479 SERVICES Represents Amerindians and teaches them to keep their culture. CONTACT Eon Melville

GUYANA RED CROSS SOCIETY ADDRESS Eve Leary Georgetown. P.O.Box 1024 Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 65175 Fax 77099 SERVICES Runs convalescent homes. Classes in First Aid and Care are available; Meals on wheels (delivering meals) is provided for the elderly and young children; Dissemination of humanitarian laws; Provides disaster relief; Information on Social Services; Red Cross youth programs; Visits the elderly. CONTACT Dorothy Fraser

GUYANA RELIEF COUNCIL ADDRESS Lot x River view – Public Road Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

46 TEL. No (02) 53081 SERVICES Provides help for victims of fires and national disasters. CONTACT Yvonne Hinds.

GUYANA RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION ADDRESS 70 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 71438, 53286 SERVICES Clinic Services; Family Planning Programmes; Health Professionals’ Training; Peer Education (Counseling) Training; Community Workers Training; Youth Programmes: Olga Byrne Youth Center; Under Twenty Club, Mass Media Outreach and Library. CONTACT Mr. Frederick Cox - Executive Director.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUYANA ADDRESS 80 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 77103, 69392 SERVICES Provides homes for people with low incomes who are unable to access credit. Office hours 9-3 Monday to Friday. CONTACT June Julian

HAND -EN-VELDT NURSERY ADDRESS Hand-en-Veldt, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. TEL N0 (028) 2461 SERVICES Home economic classes (six-week course) free of charge. CONTACT Wilma Jack Pitt

HASLINGTON WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS 175 North Haslington, East, Coast, Demerara. TEL. No (070) 6502 SERVICES Visits sick people. Provides craft training workshops e.g. (different embroidery stitches, knitting, and tie dying); Discusses health issues with elderly people. CONTACT Mary Luke

HELP AND SHELTER ADDRESS Homestretch Avenue, Durban Park, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 54731, 73454, 78353 SERVICES Provides counseling for all forms of abuse; Supports victims of rape and child sexual abuse through court trials; School, Public and Community Education Programmes about Violence; Training provided for new volunteers. CONTACT Coordinator

HIBISCUS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS L`Enterprise Mahaicony, East Demerara. TEL. No (021) 2596 SERVICES CXC classes; Skills training for youth and women; CONTACT Chee Chester

47 HOUSTON WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS 66 Houston E.B.Demerara. TEL. No None SERVICES Self-esteem workshops; Teaches women a better standard of living; Educates women on domestic violence; Organizes children in sports. CONTACT Lydia Basdeo

INSTITUTE OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Lot 254 South Road, Bourda, and Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 64675\ 58949 SERVICES Loans available to small and medium size business; Technical training provided to all borrowers. CONTACT Mrs. Manjula Brijmohan

INTERNATIONAL LION'S CLUB ADDRESS P.O.Box 10602, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 59441/ 67571 SERVICES Sight conservation; Programmes in Health & welfare, Sports & games and Education. CONTACT S.M.V. NASSEER OTHER AREAS Essequibo, Bartica, Linden, Demerara & East & West Berbice

JESUS RESCUE MISSION ADDRESS Louisa & Croal Street, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 54090 SERVICES Medical Service (for a fee); Free glasses; Free ambulance service for the poor and accident victims. CONTACT Winifred Wastell

JOSHUA HOUSE CHILDREN'S CENTRE ADDRESS 255 Thomas Street South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 68020 SERVICES Houses and cares for street children, abused children and orphans aged 5-11 (Children aged 5-11 are sent to school); Literacy classes in Reading and Math’s are provided. CONTACT Clifford Accra\ Gladys Accra\ Pastor Dennis Salmon

KITTY TOTS & TEENS GROUP ADDRESS 41 William Street, Kitty, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 66015 / 72651 SERVICES Spelling, Reading, and Culture education for children aged 3-16yrs; DrugCounseling service for young adults between 18 - 25yrs. CONTACT Patricia Trim

LADIES OF CHARITY ADDRESS Brickdam Cathedral Presbytery, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 67461 SERVICES Daily feeding programmes for the Elderly and 3 times a week for children. Some children are outfitted for school (interviews done first to assess need). CONTACT Yvonne Gibbs

48 LEGAL AID CLINIC ADDRESS Maraj Building, Charlotte Street, and Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 59246 SERVICES Advice and Representation given on legal matters. CONTACT Ms Maureen Wray

LIFELINE ADDRESS 109 Leopold Street, Between Smyth and George Street. TEL. No (023) 68684 SERVICES Counseling and Community outreach programmes on HIV/AIDS.

LODGE TRUTH CHURCH ADDRESS 51 Russell & Evans Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. TEL. No. (02) 72871 SERVICES Counseling and Assistance provided for the needy. CONTACT Rev Una Barker.

MILDRED MANSFIELD YOUTH CLUB ADDRESS Durban Street Werk-en-Rust. Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 64761,63328 SERVICES Literacy programs; Sports and Craft classes for youths. CONTACT Katherine Porter

NATIONAL AIDS PROGRAMME SECRETARIAT ADDRESS Hadfield Street & College Road, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 65371/ 78683 SERVICES Counseling and Community work on AIDS; Distributes condoms; Coordinates Regional AIDS committees.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN ADDRESS Lot 44 Public Road, Kitty. Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 72122 SERVICES Distributes food and clothing to the Public. CONTACT Linda Willis

NAZARETH HOME ADDRESS Lot 89 Carmichael Street, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 57606 SERVICES Home for the Elderly (applicants are screened). CONTACT Mrs. Gonsalves

OGLE/INDUSTRY WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Ogle Mosque Compound, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (022) 3524 SERVICES Knitting and Cooking courses (members pay $100 each and non- members $500). CONTACT Gaitri Ali

49 PERSEVERANCE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH GROUP ADDRESS Perseverance Mahaicony. E C D TEL. No None SERVICES Embroidery, knitting and other handicraft classes. CONTACT Ina Pearson

PERTH UNION BURIAL SOCIETY ADDRESS Perth Village Mahaicony East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (02) 70129 SERVICES Knitting & Handicraft classes. CONTACT Pauline Morrison

PLUM PARK WOMEN’S GROUP ADDRESS Plum Park Sophia, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 60672 (Ministry Health) SERVICES Community Service, (in construction) for Welfare of Sophia Children CONTACT Myrtle Lewis

RUIMVELDT PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ADDRRESS c\o Lions Den 1888 Blue Mountain Road, Festival City. TEL. No (02) 72454 SERVICES Empowers parents who have children with disabilities and children with disabilities. CONTACTS Doreen Barington

SALVATION ARMY HOME LEAGUE ADDRESS 237 Alexander Street, Lacytown, Georgetown. P O Box 104. TEL. No. (02) 72619 SERVICES counseling for pregnant women Monday & Wednesday; Feeding programmes for senior citizens Monday & Friday. Clothing & Food stuff when available on Wednesday. CONTACT Major Vevene Jonas

SHADEED'S BOYS ORPHANAGE ADDRESS 157 Alexander Street Kitty, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 61778 SERVICES Houses any children whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, or orphans, regardless of race or religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

SHADEED'S GIRL'S ORPHANAGE ADDRESS Lot 5 Oleander Gardens East, Coast, Demerara. TEL. No (02) 69620 SERVICES Houses children who are poor, whose parents cannot afford to maintain them, orphans, children of single parents, regardless of race and religion. CONTACT Nazir Hamid

ST ANDREW’S MOTHERS UNION

50 ADDRESS Cove & John, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (02) 56107 SERVICES Distributes Food packages to persons in need; Visits sick homes & hospitals; Every 1st Wednesday of the month shut-ins are taken to mass. CONTACT Valdina Thompson

ST AUGUSTINE MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Parish Hall, Friendship, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (020) 2382 SERVICES Visits the sick and teaches craft skills to members. CONTACT Una Samuel

ST CUTHBERTS YOUTH ORGANISATION ADDRESS c/o Soesdyke Post office. TEL. NO (061) 2549 SERVICES Voluntary work in the community; Self help workshops, Farming. CONTACT Ally Housein

ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE BRIGADE ADDRESS Lot 110 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 59082 SERVICES Teaches first Aid, Home Nursing, Maternal & Child Health care, Public and Civic duties; Evening classes available. CONTACT Dr Jose DaSilva

ST MARK’S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS St. Marks Parish Enmore, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (070) 6454 SERVICES Classes in Cake Decorating and making Soft Toys. Free clinic service every last Saturday of the month. CONTACT Esmay Davids

ST SIDWELL'S LAMPLIGHTERS ADDRESS ST Sidwell's Parish A Vlissengen Road, Lodge, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 63669 SERVICES Provides transportation for all senior citizens to go to church; Visits sick homes & hospitals; Provides food baskets for those in need. CONTACT Stella Marks

THE UNITED FORCE WOMEN’S AUXILIARY FORCE ADDRESS 95 Robb & New Garden Street, Bourda, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 62596 \ 52973 SERVICES Counseling sessions; Making donations to the poor (mostly in the interior Reg. 9), Assisting the poor to pay off bills; Assisting in entertainment for the poor in the interior (gifts, parties, and sports gears). CONTACT Ms Goorahoo \ Mr. Nadir

TIMEHRI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ADDRESS Lot 66 Reid's Avenue, Alliance, E.B. D. TEL. No (061) 2486/ 2527 SERVICES Developing infrastructure in Reliance area, roads, water, road lights (assistance from SIMAP) CONTACT Andrew Hartely, Desiree Blackman

TRUE VISION FOUNDATION ADDRESS 31 Albouys Street, Albouystown, Georgetown.

51 TEL. No (02) 74310 SERVICES Clean-up campaigns for the community; Provides meals for school children (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday); Hampers to the poor every month; Driving, dancing, craft and sewing classes. CONTACT Mr. Randolph Thorne

TURKEYEN WOMEN’S ACHIEVERS GROUP ADDRESS South Turkeyen, Section C, Field 4, Georgetown. TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Sewing, making pickles and cookery. Refers people for counseling. Enrollment $500, contribution $200 per month. CONTACT Norma James

VICTORIA RECONSTRUCTION TRUST ADDRESS Lot 58 Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (029) - 2578 SERVICES Provides furniture for schools in the community. CONTACT Auther Forde, Shelton Huntley

VICTORIA WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP ADDRESS Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (029) 2715 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Embroidery and Cooking. CONTACT Pamela Montfort

WOMEN ACROSS DIFFERENCES ADDRESS Help & Shelter Building, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 73974 SERVICES Educational Programmes for Women. CONTACT Clonel Samuels

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ADDRESS Thomas Road, Thomas Land, Georgetown. TEL. No (02) 62087 SERVICES Sports facilities and training provided to members. CONTACT Tessa Charles

YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ADDRESS: 106 Brickdam, Georgetown. TEL. No: (02) 65610 SERVICES: Vocational skills for young women; Day-Care and Child-Care workshops; Classes in Literacy, Numeracy, Food & Nutrition, Straw Craft, Tie-Dye, Batik, Pitman English and Typing. CONTACT: Mrs. Waveney Benjamin (Lee)

52 Region 5

BATH WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 13 Bath Settlement. Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICES Craft & Cake Decorating (for community members); Referrals to WAB. CONTACT Janie Dhanraj \ Chandrawattie Bridjall

BLAIRMONT R. D. C WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS No 4 Blairmont Settlement, W.C.B. TEL. No None SERVICES Providing classes to community members for a fee (sewing & craft on Tuesdays, 1pm, cooking on Wednesdays). CONTACT Helina Sookram

BODY OF CHRIST PRAISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ADDRESS Litchfield Village W.C. Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICE Craft and Cake Decorating classes. CONTACT Pauline Wade

GOOD FAITH ABARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Calcutta, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No None SERVICES Craft Classes. CONTACT Anyone within the group.

ITHACA 40 PLUS CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICES Lectures on Health Care (every Wednesday 1 - 4 p.m.) CONTACT Doreen Alexander

ITHACA DORCAS CLUB & PATHFINDER CLUB ADDRESS Ithaca Village, Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICES Craft training classes. CONTACT Avril Ennis & Mac Kewley

ORKID WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS Lot 4 Zeskenderen, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. TEL. No (021) 8207 SERVICES Craft Classes in Floral arrangement, straw work and others; Counseling for group members with minor problems; Referrals to Help & Shelter. CONTACT Miss Halley

53 UNITED HAND WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Fort Wellington, Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICES Academic and craft classes. CONTACT Ann Green

WOODLEY PARK WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Woodley Park, West Coast Berbice. TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Knitting and Craft classes. CONTACT Monica Tulla

Region 6

SALVATION ARMY TRAINING CENTRE ADDRESS 7 Charlotte Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. TEL. No (03) 2491 SERVICES Classes for adults in Sewing, Computer literacy, Craft and Maths (a fee is charged). Phonics classes for primary school children classes are free. CONTACT Chandy Blaise

SANDUOORT ROTARY VILLAGE CORPS ADDRESS Sanduoort Village, West Canjie, Berbice. TEL. No (03) 6721 SERVICE Assistance provided for helpless persons in Hospital (doing things for them e.g. sewing and knitting). Each person is asked to pay a contribution $50 or $100 per month. CONTACT Juliet Moriah

SMYTH FIELD DROP IN CENTER (not in service waiting for funding) ADDRESS c/o Guyana National Service, Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam. TEL. No (03) 2272 SERVICES Sports classes. CONTACT Sergeant King

STRIKERS WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 9 Liverpool Village, Corentyne, Berbice. TEL. No (037) 2870 SERVICES Classes in Craft, Sewing and Food & Nutrition; Literacy programs for all ages; Weekly distributions of Food Baskets & Clothing to those in need. CONTRIBUTOR Food for the Poor CONTACT Eunice Mc Aulay

T.U.C. HOUSING COOP ADDRESS Lot 19 Tucber Park New Amsterdam Berbice. TEL. No (03) 3245 SERVICES Sells house lots; Assistance from SIMAP for Lighting, Water and Roads. CONTACT George Michael

54 WOMEN WITH A MISSION ADDRESS Corriverton Baptist Church, Line path D, Corriverton Berbice. TEL. No (039) 2584\ 2286 SERVICES Assists battered women; Gives out food items & clothing; Counseling services; Literacy programs for teenagers & adults (reading & writing); Assists pregnant mothers - Provides baby clothes; Art & Craft classes; Lectures on Women Health, STDs, AIDS, Teenage Pregnancy & Stress. CONTACT Yetrawattee Katryan

Region 7 CRY OF AIDS ADDRESS 40 Second Avenue, Bartica. TEL. No (05) 2365/2463 SERVICES Counseling; Public education; Moral support. CONTACT Ivor Melville / Rita Brouet

ST PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S GROUP ADDRESS Lot 87 Third Avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River. TEL. No (05) 2779 SERVICES Visits to the sick; Sewing and craft classes. CONTACT Carol Gomes

Region 8

Region 9

LETHEM WOMEN FOR DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS Lethem TEL. No c/o (072) 2054 SERVICES Counseling, support and referrals for women suffering violence. CONTACT Patricia Fredericks

Region10

BAUXITE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION AND UTILITY SERVICES ADDRESS Arvida Road Mackenzie. TEL. No (04) 6353, 4329, 2073 SERVICES Making and selling caskets to the community at a low cost; Entertainment for retirees, e.g., domino club & a bar. CONTACT George Williams

CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ADDRESS 417 Independence Ave., Linden. TEL. No (04) 5330 SERVICES Counseling; Skills training for low achievers (reading) Monday – Friday. CONTACT Ethleen Maxius

55 FAITH ASSEMBLY CHURCH ADDRESS One-mile Wismar. TEL. No None SERVICES Teaches children table etiquette and the goodness of God. Provides food for school children three days per week. Also delivers meals for the elderly (shut-ins). CONTACT Lynette Adams

GREEN VALLEY SUN WEST TRAINING GROUP ADDRESS English Residence, Green Valley. Linden TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Embroidery, Knitting and Straw - work (free for community Members). CONTACT Enid Gibbons

HALF - MILE DEVELOPMENT FEEDING PROGRAMME GROUP ADDRESS Half - Mile, Wismar. TEL. No None SERVICES Feeding programmes for: children in need from One - Mile Primary and Wismar - Hill Primary schools, persons with disabilities and the Elderly. Fees $10.00 per week for children. CONTACT Miss Alice (of Wismar market)

LINDEN CITIZENS COMMITTEE (LCC) ADDRESS There are 9 LCC groups in Wismar. TEL. No None SERVICES Organises cleaning campaigns for the community; Classes in reading, dressmaking, embroidery & tailoring available free of cost. OBJECTIVES For all the LCC groups is to achieve general development of physical and moral standards in all respect of the people's welfare. CONTACT Main branch Maurice Noble (chairperson) of 874 Victory Valley hill Wismar, Linden.

OTHER LCC GROUPS CONTACT

LINDEN DEVELOPERS FARMING ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS 384 One-Mile Wismar, Linden. TEL. No (04) 5375, 2375 SERVICES Social Work e.g. making contact with other groups to assist in helping them to develop; Lending money to community members; Sells shares at a cost of $7,000.00, (shares can be bought in parts). This is a business organization and it comes under the umbrella of the Regional Social Welfare Committee. CONTACT Shiloh Mustafa

56 REGIONAL AIDS COMMITTEE ADDRESS c/o The Regional Democratic Council, McKenzie Linden. TEL. No (04) 6456/6707 SERVICES Counseling; Public Education and Moral Support given to people with AIDS. CONTACT Selwyn McClintock

SILVERTOWN ALLSTAR YOUTH GROUP ADDRESS Silvertown Linden. TEL. No None SERVICES Coaching for Football, Circle Tennis and Volleyball. Aimed to keep youths away from drugs. CONTACT Patrick Caezar

ST AIDAN'S MOTHERS UNION ADDRESS Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden. TEL. No None SERVICES Sewing, Handicraft and Counseling classes. CONTACT

WATER LILY TRAINING GROUP ADDRESS 156 Half-Mile Wismar. TEL. No None SERVICES Classes in Craft, Sewing and Knitting etc. Contribution fee $300 per month. Meeting days Monday and Thursday. Group open to community members only. CONTACT Valda Bonus.

WISMAR HOUSING SCHEME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ADDRESS 119 Square Wismar Housing Scheme. TEL. No (04) 5778 SERVICES Classes for school dropouts e.g. Craft, Welding, Maths and English; Fund raising to purchase clothing for participants. Group meeting four times per month. CONTACT Randolph Cort

WOMEN OF CLASS ADDRESS 384 One mile Wismar. TEL. No (04)- 5357 SERVICES Provides educational programmes for school drop outs and other women; Teaches skills in craft. CONTACT Foaizah Mustafa