The International Decade for People of African Decent Assembly-Guyana (IDPA­ DA-G) has noted great accomplishments in reaching thousands of African Guyanese in ber organisations in January. Participants who complete this training will participate in a training programme on project design, proposal writing, project management and co-operative development in February, 2019. challenges they face and must surmount today.

IN 2019 THE IDPADA-G WILL: Host Economic Empowerment conferences as a fol­ low -up those business conferences conducted across the country in 2018. These conferences will focus on financial education, explore funding opportunities, aid with business plans and access to resources among other empowerment features. Offer leadership training for African Guyanese organi­zations, youth groups, villages and communities, · just months of commencing service under the United Nations resolution dedicating a decade to addressing challenges confronting people of African Descent worldwide. Arriving at 2019, the Decade’s half-way mark, ID­ PADA-G is planning to roll out a number of programs, outreaches and other activities that provide service to and directly address issues confronting the African Guyanese community,

SPECIAL PROJECTS [1ST QUARTER]: Following through on its commitment to the growth and development of African Guyanese organizations, ID­ PADA-G will continue its Organizational Development training program – with two training programs for men- ”Mega One Stop Business and Family Welfare Con­ferences” will be held across the country in January and February; the first two conferences will be held in South Georgetown and Pattensen, Turkeyen (Sophia) respec­tively. These conferences will offer econo1nic and other assistance to business owners and offer aid to families to relieve education expenses and address health care needs. In February, as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s Re­ public Day and to commemorate the Berbice Slave Revolt, IDPADA-G will host a major Heritage and Culture Confer­ence. It will include a separate youth component to further acquaint 150 young people with their African roots. This engagement will offer young people an opportunity to learn more about their often hidden history and to understand the legacies of enslavement and colonial rule that lead to many Work with educators in rewriting the African narrative to paint a true and holistic picture of the African experience and contribution to Guyana. · Partner with various agencies to bring relevant vocational and academic training to target groups. · Sponsor drumming, poetry, art, sporting and other competitions and events to encourage creativity and development in various fields.