Ministry of the Presidency book drive comes to an end

The final collection of books from the Ministry of Presidency’s book drive was earlier this month presented to the Mahaica Children’s Home and Sisters of Mercy of Guyana.

According to a press release from the Ministry of the Presidency, the presentations were part of the celebrations to mark President David Granger’s 71st birthday.

Patricia December, caregiver at the Mahaica Children’s Home, expressed gratitude on receiving the books. “On behalf of the children and staff of the Mahaica Children’s Home we thank you very much for this donation…. We need some of the books right now for the children at secondary school,” the release quoted her as saying.

Sister Judith Schmelz of the Sisters of Mercy of Guyana was also pleased to accept the donation.

The Sisters of Mercy manage a facility that provides rehabilitative care, education and other services to girls and women, who have been rescued after having been victims of trafficking.