Category: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security
Interest-free loans help persons with disabilities build businesses, independence
Raquel Lam was among a group of persons living with disabilities who received an interest-free loan of $500,000 from the ... Read More
83 women each receive $300,000 business grant through Human Services, Canada and IDB Partnership
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through a collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Inter-American Development ... Read More
Guyana sets Caribbean precedent with launch of workplace National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal
In a historic stride toward advancing workplace equality, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Wednesday launched the ... Read More
Local Government Ministry joins GBV fight, activism
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will join the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to raise ... Read More
Gender equality, empowerment seal to promote safe, inclusive, discrimination-free workplaces
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will officially launch the Gender Equality & Empowerment Seal on November 26, ... Read More
Cabinet tackles residents’ issues in major Region Six outreach
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali led a major Cabinet outreach across several communities in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) over two ... Read More
Spotlight on men’s wellness as a foundation for resilient communities
A growing number of symposiums, support groups and community-driven initiatives are emerging across the country, as the government and private ... Read More
Guyana makes significant leap towards achieving gender equality
Guyana ranks 8th regionally and 31st worldwide on the Global Gender Gap Index, marking its place as a country that ... Read More
Nine foster homes granted licenses as ministry tightens monitoring, safety standards
In a proactive move to strengthen accountability and ensure higher standards of care for children, the Ministry of Human Services ... Read More
Govt continues to expand public assistance systems
The government continues to modernise and expand its public assistance system, making it easier and faster for vunerable citizens to ... Read More