The Government of Guyana’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative has handed over several newly constructed two-bedroom homes to vulnerable families all across Guyana as part of its 3rd anniversary celebration and in keeping with its mandate to provide an avenue for men to contribute meaningfully by rendering valuable service to their communities.During a week of activities, the first recipient, Amanda Hercules, a single-parent mother of Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, was handed the keys to her home by Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vikash Ramkissoon.Minister Ramkissoon disclosed that he grew up in a zinc house with a single-parent mom and so he understands the challenges faced by these vulnerable groups.He noted that the President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is a great example of a leader that is humane and feels the sorrows of others and intend to make Guyana a better place for all of its citizens.“This is what our government is all about…Our lives will be meaningless unless we contribute positively to society,” the Minister said. Hercules, a 10-day worker and a single mother of three, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the President and the Men on Mission team for transforming her family’s living conditions and providing them with a safe and comfortable home.She heaped praises on the team and the government for the hard work in helping her to achieve her home.Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McKoy. handed over the keys to the second home to 80-year-old Dalia Lewis, a pensioner of Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke /Linden Highway.Minister McKoy, in his remarks, said that women have outpaced men in many aspect of life and noted that while this is good for gender parity, men must begin to shoulder their responsibility with a sense of purpose and pride.He commended the women who have stepped up and applauded the men in society who live up to their roles and fulfill their duties at home and in the community. The Minister stated that too many men are being distracted, led astray and consequently are not able to perform well. He encouraged men to make use of the opportunity to correct their errant behavior by joining the mission to learn, develop, expand and be better able to manage their emotions.Minister McKoy emphasized that the housing initiative reflects the spirit of compassion and service that defines the government and its trajectory. Lewis, who has lived in the area for several decades, expressed deep appreciation to the Men on Mission team for the life-changing gesture, stating, “I want to thank God first and everyone who has put heart and hand into this home. This new home is a blessing, and I am truly grateful to everyone who made it possible. I can finally rest comfortably knowing I have a safe place to call my own.” Roberta Macey, a mother of five including an autistic 3-year-old, was the third recipient of a MoM house this week.The 43-year-old pathway worker, who lived with her aunt in very deplorable conditions, met the President at a State House Autism Programme and shared her struggles with him.He immediately sprang into action and activated the MoM team to begin construction on Macey’s home at Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara. A 58-year-old Buxton resident also received a home from the MoM as the fourth recipient during the anniversary celebrations.Marva Andrews, a GUYSUCO employee, has faced real hardship including living in a house with a leaky roof, but has shown great resilience over the years.It was her openness and perseverance that saw her being identified as a beneficiary under the housing initiative, giving her the opportunity to become a homeowner and raise her adopted children in a comfortable environment.Friday’s activities will lead to Essequibo, where four houses will be handed over to Yonette Sargeant of Pomona, Chandrawattie Narayan of Onderneeming Sandpit, Serojanie Bishewar of Walton Hall and Donna Bridgemohan of Queenstown. The modest two-bedroom homes were all constructed through the collaborative efforts of the Men on Mission team, community volunteers, and private sector partners, who all contributed labour, materials, and support to ensure the successful completion of the project.MoM Coordinator, Lieutenant Colonel (rtd), Bhageshwar Murli, reaffirmed the initiative’s commitment to empowering men to play an active role in community development and supporting families in need.Colonel Murli, providing a brief overview of the Men on Mission initiative, detailed that it was launched by President Ali in October 2022 with 1000 men at the Camp Ayanganna ground. Since its launch, Men on Mission has been active in 7 of the 10 regions and has handed over more than 170 homes to single-parent families, senior citizens, persons living with disabilities and citizens whose homes were destroyed by natural disasters across Guyana. The programme continues to engage men in positive community-building activities and promote values of leadership, responsibility, and compassion. Men on Mission will remain committed to improving the lives of vulnerable citizens through housing support, mentorship programmes, youth empowerment programmes, skills development and community outreach activities. The initiative continues to partner with government agencies, private sector entities, and volunteers to promote positive values and responsible leadership among men.The post Men on Mission to deliver over 10 homes during anniversary observances appeared first on News Room Guyana.