MOM hands over 4 new homes in Reg. 2

In alignment with the Government’s vision of empowering families and strengthening communities, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, on Friday handed over three homes under the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative to three single mothers and one widow on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).

The Minister was joined by the Regional Chairman, Devin Mohan; Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit , along with the Ministry of Education Deputy Permanent Secretary of Administration, Dr. Josh Kanhai, and representatives from the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative and other regional officials as they celebrated another milestone in this life-changing program .

The recipients were Yonette Sargeant, Charmalla Narayan, a single mother of three; Donna Bridgemohan, a widow whose home had been leaning dangerously; and Surojanie Bisheswar.

A visibly emotional Sargeant, a single mother of six and guardian to her late sister’s three children, whose ages range from 4 to 21, expressed deep gratitude as she received the keys to her new home, a safe space that now stands as a symbol of hope and stability for her family.

Ramraj told the recipients that the strength they have displayed is extraordinary, saying, ” You have remained resilient in the face of adversity, and as a government, it gives us immense pride that you have accepted our help in your time of need. I am happy that the government was able to play a role in helping you not just secure homes for your children and yourselves, but to change the trajectory of your lives completely.”

He highlighted that this initiative embodies President Ali’s people-centered vision, stating, ” The President has the people at heart. Every cabinet meeting, every discussion with the President is about one thing : serving the people. His compassion and dedication guide everything we do.”

To date, the Men on Mission initiative has built 167 homes and provided building materials to families, touching the lives of nearly 1,000 households. The program ‘s influence has also encouraged private sector groups to join the effort , with those groups having completed six homes, and construction set to begin on an additional two.

Through the ongoing MOM initiative, single mothers, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and families affected by natural disasters are being given a new start and a stronger foundation.