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"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.
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Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed Comes to London This October
Guyanese producer and actress Ingrid Griffith brings her one-woman show about trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham, from 9 to 11 October. Use code SHIRLEY for limited free tickets to Friday's performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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