Project R.E.A.D launched to target children with learning disorders

22 Sept 2025

THE Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for youths between the ages of 18 to 35 years old with a mandate to provide services to the community through volunteering initiatives, partnered with several NGOs to launch the Read Every Day and Discover (R.E.A.D) Project at the East Ruimveldt Children Learning Centre on Sunday.

According to Mark Smith, International Service Director for the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central, they aim to foster leadership responsibly, citizenship, high ethical standards in business and ultimately a better lifestyle for youths in Guyana. He said the primary goal of Project R.E.A.D is to promote literacy and learning among children, with a special focus on those living with dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Smith added that through this project, the club and its partners aim to create an inclusive and encouraging environment where children can discover the joy of reading, while accessing tools and strategies that support their unique learning needs.

“We believe that raising awareness and providing opportunities for children with these challenges is vital to their academic success and overall development,” he said.