U.S. Embassy hosts Job Preparation Training for Persons with Disabilities

The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) facilitated a job preparation training for Persons with Disabilities.  The virtual nine-week training provided participants with the practical knowledge and resources to be proactive in their job search and be successful in acquiring jobs.  Ambassador Lynch said of the training, “we are committed to promoting the role of persons with disabilities in ...
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By | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

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Ambassador Lynch Delivers Remarks at Launch of Voter Education Campaign for Persons with Disabilities

Most of all, I hope the campaign will empower voters to confront and overcome challenges many take for granted on election day: that all voters will be assured physical access to their assigned place of voting, and that they will be able to vote privately and independently.
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By | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: , , ,

Ambassador Lynch Remarks at National Disability Conference

As important as voting is, voting without civic action is a weak form of democracy. It is your work as advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities that is the real yardstick of a healthy democracy in Guyana. Your commitment to advocacy and voter education gives all of Guyana’s people the opportunity to participate ...
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By | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

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