U.S. embassy donates generator to Domestic Violence Counselling Centre

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The U.S. embassy’s Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP) donated a 32-watt generator to the Domestic Violence Counselling Centre (DVCC) in Region Six on August 20. This is the latest in a series of activities undertaken by the U.S. embassy to support efforts to combat domestic violence in Guyana, the embassy said in a release.

U.S. Embassy and other officials at the handing over ceremony

HAP Team Director, Marcus Reeder addressed guests during the donation ceremony and emphasised U.S. support for community organisations that seek to improve the lives of Guyanese citizens in the face of domestic violence.
DVCC Director, Dr Vishalya Scharma also delivered remarks; she noted that domestic violence has been on the rise in Guyana for the past several years and stressed the need for a response. In remarks, Region Six Chairman David Armogan stressed the importance of having a domestic violence centre. Several representatives of community organisations attended the ceremony, including the Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Roadside Baptist Church, and local government officials.
The centre aims to deal with spousal abuse intervention and suicide prevention, and to provide overall counselling to victims. The centre is in the initial stages of operation and warmly welcomed the donation of the generator.

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