Press Release
Banks DIH Limited
Date: August 19, 2015
Banks DIH Limited and JCI Guyana continued their annual collaboration as 90 children were exposed to a six-week Literacy/Skilled based Programme at Banks DIH Sports Club, Thirst Park.
The programme was held under the theme “Be Better-Evolving and Thriving in 2015 and Beyond” and the objectives were to provide opportunities for young children to utilize their time beneficially, increase literacy and creative skills, teach them social grace principle and protocols and empower them with the tool to become better individuals.
Banks DIH Limited Training Manager Mr. Henry Lewis is closing remarks said the curriculum has laid the foundation to benefit the lives of the young participants aged four to 14 years old who were exposed to life-skills.
He expressed gratitude to JCI and Banks DIH Limited for organizing the programme and noted that such activities have positive impressions on the participants.
The programme covered literacy exercises, painting, craft, sports, tours to places of interest and counseling sessions facilitated by Ms. Allison Alexander of the Ministry of Tourism and Commerce, Ms. Lisette Wills, JCI Guyana Senator and representatives of the West Demerara Dental Health Centre.
The curtains came down with a grand variety concert and exhibition where the participants displayed their talent in poetry, songs, skits and a fashion display showcasing their work.
A few of the children participating in a skit
Part of the exhibition of the children’s work.