The EMC Foundation through its E-STEM Program continues to collaborate with eighteen environmental clubs across Guyana. These are inclusive of Queen’s College, The Bishop’s High School, St. Stanislaus College, St. Rose’s High, Marian Academy Primary and Secondary, School of the Nations Primary and Secondary, Saxacalli Primary, De Hoop Primary, Little Biaboo Primary, St. Cuthbert’s Primary and Secondary, Moraikobai Primary, Santa Aratak Primary, Wakapau Primary and Secondary and Warapoka Primary.
During November 2024, the topic for Term 1 for both primary and secondary was Ecosystems. For the Primary Work Plan, the topics were inclusive of Maps and Compasses, Global Positioning System (GPS), Plant Identification and Animal Identification. The club members made dioramas of plants, conducted nature walks and small field trips in their villages, made diagrams and played games.
During November 2024, for the Secondary Work Plan, the topics were inclusive of Interdependence and Relationships, Plant Identification and Preservation, Plant Adaptations and Traditional Uses of Plants and Animal Identification. The club members participated in discussions, went on nature walks, and generated ideas.
The EMC Foundation engaged more than two hundred and sixty (260) students in the E-STEM program for November 2024, spanning multiple regions along Guyana’s coast. Activities spanned discussions, field trips, and creative projects, fostering environmental awareness and practical learning.
In 2024, the club members participating in the environmental clubs displayed excitement and enthusiasm as they engaged in the various interactive and educational activities. From creating intricate dioramas to exploring the topic of drones and GPS technology, their curiosity and passion were notable. The hands-on approach promoted an appreciation for the environment and a sense of responsibility for its care.
The EMC Foundation was established by Mr. Shyam Nokta, winner of the 2022 Anthony N Sabga Award for Entrepreneurship. The Foundation works to support environmental awareness and education in Guyana by promoting activities which encourage a greater understanding of the environment, creating a network to connect like-minded persons, and providing opportunities to experience Guyana’s rich natural environment.