UNICEF and US Government donate water tanks to Emergency Response Effort

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the United States Government, today donated one hundred (100) 450 gallon water tanks to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). This, according to UNICEF’s Country Representative Mr. Nicolas Pron, is aimed towards flood affected communities and to support the National COVID-19 Response. “UNICEF is pleased to deliver these water tanks to the CDC. These will ensure that children and their families affected by flooding have access to water. Clean and safe water is essential for children’s health, survival and development,” said Mr. Pron.

Also present at the hand-over ceremony was United States Ambassador to Guyana, H. E. Sarah-Ann Lynch. “The US Government continues to support the commendable efforts of the Government of Guyana for Covid-19 and other Emergency Responses. These water tanks will increase the accessibility and availability of water in the areas where people are in need,” according to Ambassador Lynch.

Final remarks were given by CDC’s Director General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, who expressed profound gratitude for the donation. “The CDC commends and must acknowledge UNICEF and the US Government for their roles and partnership in this initiative, which is most definitely not a mere donation, but a tangible contribution towards our National and International Goals for Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development.”

International Agencies and Governments continue to support Disaster Risk Management and Reduction efforts spearheaded by the CDC and the Government of Guyana.