EMC Foundation, through its E-STEM Program, continues to collaborate with eighteen environmental clubs across the coast of Guyana. These include 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 December 2024, the topic for Term 1 for both primary and secondary schools was Ecosystems. For the primary school’s Work Plan for December, the topics included Animal Identification, Animal Adaptations and an End of Term Presentation Session. The club members made dioramas and diagrams, and conducted nature walks and small field trips in their villages.
For the secondary school’s Work Plan for December 2024, the topics included Camera Traps, Animal Adaptations and IUCN and an End of Term Presentation Session. The club members participated in discussions and went on nature walks.
During December 2024 club members across the schools were eager and engaged in their learning experiences. They participated enthusiastically by identifying different types of pollinators and listing them, showing active interest in the topic. In the “Animal Adaptations and IUCN” session, members expressed excitement about the learning process, particularly when engaging in discussions and watching educational videos. These details highlight the members’ positive attitudes and active involvement in the environmental club activities.
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.