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GUSDA × Hands United for Humanity

Youth

GUSDA × Hands United for Humanity 3 min read
Community Story 3 min read

"Empowering the Next Generation: GUSDA Launches YSEI with Hands United for Humanity"

The Guyana UK Social Development Association (GUSDA), in partnership with Hands United for Humanity (HUFH) in Guyana, has embarked on the Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative (YSEI) — a 12-month community-based workforce development programme funded by GUSDA to support 40 underserved youths across Agricola, Buxton, Diamond/Grove, Plaisance, Parfaite Harmonie, Sophia, and surrounding communities.

The youths will be provided with vocational training, academic upgrading, mentorship, counselling, employability coaching and pathways into employment or entrepreneurship.

The YSEI will be officially launched in Georgetown, Guyana on Friday, 28th August 2026. GUSDA extends its thanks to its supporters, sponsors, donors and members for making this investment in the future of our youth possible.

GUSDA × Hands United for Humanity

Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative · Georgetown, Guyana

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GUSDA Launches Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative with Hands United for Humanity
Youth, GUSDA, News 4 min

GUSDA Launches Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative with Hands United for Humanity

GUSDA partners with Hands United for Humanity to launch YSEI — a 12-month community-based workforce development programme supporting 40 underserved youths across six Guyanese communities.

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GUSDA Launches Inaugural TC Baynes Dominoes Shield at Guyana Family Sports & Fun Day 2025
Events 2 min

GUSDA Launches Inaugural TC Baynes Dominoes Shield at Guyana Family Sports & Fun Day 2025

GUSDA honours the late TC Baynes with the inaugural Dominoes Shield Tournament at the Guyana Family Sports & Fun Day on Sunday 27 July 2025. The knockout-style competition runs from 3pm at Croydon Sports Arena, with registration open via Eventbrite and places limited to 21 players.

Orin Alexander
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GUSDA Folk Festival Celebrates Guyana's 59th Independence & GUSDA's 30th Anniversary in Grand Style
Culture, GUSDA, Community, Events 5 min

GUSDA Folk Festival Celebrates Guyana's 59th Independence & GUSDA's 30th Anniversary in Grand Style

GUSDA's Annual Folk Festival on 25 May 2025 celebrated both Guyana's 59th Independence and GUSDA's 30th anniversary at a temporary venue in Norbury, London. The day featured traditional Guyanese food, cultural performances, a masquerade band and the GUSDA Diaspora Awards, with Guyana's High Commissioner Dr Rajendra Singh among the guests.

Orin Alexander
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GUSDA Celebrates Diaspora Excellence at Annual Folk Festival Awards Ceremony
Community, GUSDA 3 min

GUSDA Celebrates Diaspora Excellence at Annual Folk Festival Awards Ceremony

The 25 May Awards Ceremony at Norbury High School recognised outstanding contributions across the Guyanese diaspora, presented by Guyana High Commissioner Dr Rajendra Singh. Honourees included June Givanni, Sybil Phoenix MBE, Reverend Canon Emeritus Ivelaw Bowman, Guyana SPEAKS, Xavier Alexander and the Guyana (UK) Kwe Kwe Group.

Orin Alexander
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Support GUSDA: Become an Associate Member or Volunteer
Community, GUSDA 3 min

Support GUSDA: Become an Associate Member or Volunteer

GUSDA is recruiting Associate Members and volunteers to help shape the charity's future. Associate Members can join committees with voting rights and may be nominated as Trustees, while volunteers gain experience and recognition through GUSDA's appreciation programmes — with no membership fees for Associate Members.

Orin Alexander
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Event Steward — Guyana Folk Festival 2026
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Event Steward — Guyana Folk Festival 2026

Help welcome thousands of community members to our flagship Folk Festival. Stewards assist with entry, directions, and keeping the day running smoothly. You'll be part of the biggest gathering of the UK-Guyanese diaspora — a rewarding day at the heart of our community.

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London
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Social Media Volunteer

Help share GUSDA's story across Instagram, Facebook and X. Create posts, schedule content and help grow our community online. Perfect for someone who loves storytelling and wants to build a portfolio.

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2025–26 Scholarship applications are now open

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Community Directory

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Nalini Persaud

Nalini Persaud

Solicitor · Birmingham

Law, mentorship, culture

Marcus Baptiste

Marcus Baptiste

Entrepreneur · London

Business, tech, cricket

Kavya Singh

Kavya Singh

Social Entrepreneur · Manchester

Youth work, arts, culture

Anita Ramsaroop

Anita Ramsaroop

NHS Nurse · Leeds

Healthcare, volunteering

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