The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) continued its highly anticipated 2025 Christmas Toy Distribution on December 2, bringing smiles and festive joy to hundreds of children across Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and Region One (Barima/Waini).
This annual initiative, designed to foster goodwill and promote harmony during the festive season, began its first phase of distribution on Monday, December 1, 2025. Commissioners of the ERC journeyed to Region One (Barima/Waini) on Tuesday meeting scores of pupils and their teachers.
Chairman of the ERC, Shaikh Moeenul Hack, along with fellow Commissioners Ms. Chandrowtie Sarran, Mr. Deon Dick (Ras Khafra), Pandit Krishn Sharma, Reverend Rodwell Porter, the CEO Ms. Gomin Camacho and staff visited several schools to personally distribute toys and interact with students and teachers.
The distribution exercise covered the following schools, Region Five: Hopetown & Bushlot Nursery Schools, Region Six: Leeds Nursery & Primary and No. 48 Primary School, Region One: Wauna Nursery and Primary schools.
The effort is part of the ERC’s broader mandate to promote ethnic harmony and good relations among all Guyanese. By reaching out to the younger generation during the Christmas season, the Commission aims to instill values of sharing, caring and unity that the season brings.
The Commission recognizes that the joy of the holiday season is one that brings Guyanese closer together and is shared by all, regardless of race or creed. The excitement on the faces of the children in Hopetown, Bushlot, Leeds, and No. 48 Village today reinforces ERC’s commitment to connecting with communities across Guyana.
The ERC is committed to ensuring that the spirit of giving reaches beyond the coastland. The Commission has confirmed that additional toy distribution efforts are currently underway and scheduled for the remainder of the festive season.
The Ethnic Relations Commission extends warm holiday greetings to all Guyanese and encourages citizens to practice kindness and togetherness during this Christmas season.
