On December 18, 2024, the EMC Foundation hosted an Environmental Coordinators Connect with the environmental coordinators for the Environmental Clubs, a part of the E-STEM Program.
The event brought together teachers from fourteen schools, who serve as the coordinators for the environmental clubs being supported by the EMC Foundation through the E-STEM Program. There were representatives from The Bishop’s High School, St. Stanislaus College, St. Rose’s High, Marian Academy Primary and Secondary, School of the Nations Primary, Saxacalli Primary, De Hoop Primary, Little Biaboo Primary, St. Cuthbert’s Primary and Secondary, Santa Aratak Primary, Wakapau Secondary and Warapoka Primary.
The event was dedicated to recognising the valuable contributions of club coordinators in 2024, encouraging collaboration and networking, as well as determining the future of the clubs. It served as a platform to outline the 2025 work plan and gather constructive feedback for the upcoming year. The engaging discussions and interactive face-to-face sessions provided valuable insights and enhanced clarity, paving the way for meaningful improvements in 2025.
Environmental Coordinators Allande Johnson-Hackett, Fanta Burnett, Mark Szala, Anjali Maharaj, Shawn Freeman, Kesia Bacchus, Shanice Wilson, Bibi Rahman, Keeran Glahan, Anesia Simon, Michell Schuman, Muriel Patterson, Anthony Richards and Kevon Jeffrey, shared feedback on the 2024 progress of the clubs, leading to proactive and insightful discussions that offered a deeper understanding of their perspectives and club performance. A presentation was made to highlight EMC Foundation’s 2024 achievements and this inspired enthusiasm and questions, followed by a networking session where participants shared insights and built connections.
In recognition of their invaluable contributions to the growth of the clubs throughout 2024, the EMC Foundation presented the Environmental Club Coordinators with hampers. These tokens of appreciation symbolised gratitude for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to promoting positive change within their communities.
The event concluded on a high note, leaving participants inspired and motivated, as they reflected on the accomplishments of 2024. It provided a renewed commitment to strengthening the Environmental Clubs and advancing the goals of the E-STEM Program in 2025.
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.