{"id":18369,"date":"2024-04-11T15:52:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T15:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=18369"},"modified":"2024-04-11T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T15:52:08","slug":"government-distributes-500000-in-grants-to-empower-persons-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/government-distributes-500000-in-grants-to-empower-persons-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Distributes $500,000 in Grants to Empower Persons with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>By Nakasia Logan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and economic empowerment, the government of Guyana, through the Small Business Bureau (SBB), has distributed grants totaling $500,000 to persons living with disabilities (PWD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative, aimed at supporting PWDs in expanding or establishing their businesses while enhancing their entrepreneurial skills, marks a crucial step towards providing equal opportunities for economic growth across various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a recent distribution event held across Regions Two, Three, Four, and 10, eight individuals living with disabilities were recipients of these small, zero-interest loans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressing gratitude for the government&#8217;s support, recipients highlighted the transformative impact these grants would have on their businesses, enabling them to restock and continue their entrepreneurial endeavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, they encouraged other PWDs to seize similar opportunities provided by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, underscored the significance of the initiative in eliminating barriers faced by PWDs in accessing finance and entrepreneurship training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasized the concept of a revolving fund, offering minimal interest rates and flexible repayment terms tailored to the specific needs of PWDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister of Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, reiterated the government&#8217;s commitment to inclusivity, emphasizing that no individual should be left behind in the nation&#8217;s development journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distribution of grants to PWDs aligns with the government&#8217;s philosophy of &#8220;One Guyana,&#8221; ensuring that every citizen has equal access to development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the government plans to expand the scope of beneficiaries in the future as more resources become available, reaffirming its dedication to empowering PWDs and fostering a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative reflects a proactive approach to address socio-economic challenges and promote inclusivity, positioning Guyana on a path towards greater equality and opportunity for all its citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Nakasia Logan In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and economic empowerment, the government of Guyana, through the Small Business Bureau (SBB), has distributed grants totaling $500,000 to persons&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15219,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[365,350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-development","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18369"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18370,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18369\/revisions\/18370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}