The goal of the SGP’s Capacity Development Focal Area is to enhance & strengthen the capacity of communities & CSOs to address global environmental challenges. Join us for our capacity-building workshops in Regions 5 & 6 on June 22 and 23 respectively. UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

"Keep building. Keep learning. Keep giving", Changpeng Zhao. CSOs in Regions 5 & 6 are committed to building, learning & giving. On June 22 & June 23, SGP, through its grantee, RTTC, hosted a targeted capacity-building workshop with CSOs in Regions 5&6 respectively. UNDP Guyana

SGP is happy to support Kako Village Council's biodiversity project which aims to balance ecotourism, freshwater conservation, biodiversity sustainability & cultural & traditional knowledge preservation to support alternative and diversified livelihoods in Kako. UNDP Guyana

Mabaruma, Region 1, you’re up next! SGP Guyana’s capacity building workshop on completing the project concept and proposal to access grant funding is headed your way on July 7, 2024. Register to attend: forms.gle/Rdi2eNyZRgNsT6… UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

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One of the best mediums for environmental education is through art. Art is a universal language which assists in education & human development. Today, the GEF SGP, through our project with the RTTC, hosted the Prize Ceremony of the inaugural Kids Art Competition. UNDP Guyana

Through crop production, food preservation & aquaculture, the WRCSL SGP-funded project seeks to build Kwakwani’s community resilience against climate change. On July 5, WRCSL officially opened its Climate Smart Agriculture – Alternative Livelihoods project. UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

CSOs in Mabaruma, Region 1 are ready to lead & action community development. On Sunday, July 7, 2024, SGP, through its grantee, RTTC, hosted a targeted capacity-building workshop with CSOs in Mabaruma to strengthen their capacity to access grant funds. UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

“One one dutty does mek dam”, Guyanese proverb. Let’s work together to build resilient, sustainable communities. Join us for our capacity-building workshops in Region 4 on July 20 & Region 3 on July 21, 2024. Register to attend: forms.gle/Rdi2eNyZRgNsT6… UN Guyana UNDP Guyana

A journey starts with one step. CSOs in Regions 3 & 4 took that monumental step in their community development journey. On July 20 & July 21, SGP, through its grantee, RTTC, hosted a targeted capacity-building workshop with CSOs in Regions 4 & 3. UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

The success of SGP projects is built on fruitful partnerships that involve knowledge transfer & hands-on learning. On July 19, WRCSL conducted Demonstration visits to the Guyana School of Agriculture's Agro Processing Facility, NAREI's Aquaculture Station & the AIEP project.

Mangroves: ✅ protect against coastal erosion, ✅ help with flood control, ✅ act as carbon sinks, ✅ and support biodiversity and fisheries. Celebrate this #MangroveDay by learning about their benefits & the need to protect them from this WCS infographic 👇

Moruca, Region 1, we bring to you the SGP capacity-building workshop on completing the project concept and proposal to access grant funding to lead and champion community environmental development initiatives. Register to attend: forms.gle/Rdi2eNyZRgNsT6… UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

"Society is unity in diversity, “George Herbert Mead. SGP is proud to support innovative, impactful & inclusive projects that aim at safeguarding food security for PWDs. SGP project monitoring visit of our project with the GCOPWD. UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

The SGP team conducted a project site visit to Plegt-Anker, Region 6 for the recently approved but not yet active project with the East Bank Berbice Research and Development Centre. UN Guyana UNDP Guyana

The essence of waste management resonates profoundly with environmental sustainability & the conservation of our planet’s health. SGP is proud to partner with NCG on the “See the Plastic, Be the Change; towards developing attitudes and practices for a circular economy" project.

From climate-smart agriculture to the production of non-timber products to effective waste management solutions are some of the pipeline projects of CSOs in Santa Rosa Village, Moruca. CSOs participated in SGP’s capacity-building workshop, through our grantee, RTTC, on August 3.

SGP is proud to relaunch our inaugural Jingle Competition under the theme “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally”. Open to all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to change lives through your music! Deadline: September 15, 2024 UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

Region 9, your time has come! SGP Guyana’s capacity building workshop on completing the project concept and proposal to access grant funding is headed your way on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Register to attend: forms.gle/Rdi2eNyZRgNsT6… UNDP Guyana UN Guyana

From Aug 11-12, 2024 SGP Guyana conducted a mission to Region 9. On Aug 11, SGP participated in the Region 9 capacity-building workshop, through our grantee, RTTC. On Aug 12, SGP conducted a monitoring visit of our project with SRCS & engaged members of AishaltonVillage Council