Policy Forum Guyana in collaboration with the Lions and Leos of the Georgetown Stabroek Clubs
decided to organise a Back to School event for the children living on and around Durban Street. It
is noted that some children in this area are impoverished and are unable to afford essential school items. Educational freedom is a fundamental human right and children having access to educational facilities would gain equal opportunities in life. In addition, children gaining an education can move up the social ladder.
This in return would better their standard of living and they would be able to contribute meaningfully to society. Acknowledging these reasons, Policy Forum Guyana’s goal was to execute an event that was engaging, educational, and fun while addressing the specific needs and challenges of the children in this financially challenged neighbourhood. To implement a fun and educational factor to the event, Policy Forum Guyana brought six games, of which five were Lifesize. These games included the Eco Snake and Ladder, Earth Helper, Migratory Bird Hopscotch, River Guardian game, Twister, and Sustainable Development Memory Game. These games were created with environmental education in mind. The games cover topics such as pollution, wildlife, sustainable lifestyles, and more. In addition to these games, the Leo Club of Georgetown Stabroek implemented musical chairs and a dance competition to add to the fun of the event.
This in return would better their standard of living and they would be able to contribute meaningfully to society. Acknowledging these reasons, Policy Forum Guyana’s goal was to execute an event that was engaging, educational, and fun while addressing the specific needs and challenges of the children in this financially challenged neighbourhood. To implement a fun and educational factor to the event, Policy Forum Guyana brought six games, of which five were Lifesize. These games included the Eco Snake and Ladder, Earth Helper, Migratory Bird Hopscotch, River Guardian game, Twister, and Sustainable Development Memory Game. These games were created with environmental education in mind. The games cover topics such as pollution, wildlife, sustainable lifestyles, and more. In addition to these games, the Leo Club of Georgetown Stabroek implemented musical chairs and a dance competition to add to the fun of the event.
