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President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali. (Photo via CMC)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Dec 3, CMC -President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a one-off GUY$50,000 (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) cash grant to people living with disabilities as it joined the global community in observing International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities.
“I am pleased to announce that I have instructed that a one-off grant of GUY$50,000 be paid to every disabled person before the end of this month,” President Ali said as he addressed a Christmas luncheon held in observation of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
He said that the payout will deliver GUY$41.4 billion in direct assistance to more than 27,000 vulnerable citizens and that the initiative aligns with his government’s broader commitment to building a fully inclusive society.
“Our mission is to create an environment where the disabled can fully participate in all aspects of national life, pursue your dreams, and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s growth.
“Together we will continue to build a unified, inclusive Guyana where no one is left behind,” Ali said, adding that in the coming months and years, there will be a number of measures that will be announced for persons living with disabilities, including special support for house lot and home ownership and financial subsidies.”
The head of state said that since 2020, the government has been committed to the task of transforming its vision of an inclusive society into a tangible reality for all citizens, including those living with disabilities.
“Through these and other measures in the coming months and years, my government will continue to create and generate tangible advantages and benefits for (Persons living with disabilities) especially through empowering and self-fulfilling opportunities for meaningful work and earning opportunities.
“Looking ahead, our commitment extends to ensuring no child is deprived of an education, through the expansion of special needs school and special classrooms. We are retrofitting public buildings for access, providing free healthcare and prosthetic support. Through our ‘One Guyana’ initiative we are developing a comprehensive database which will tailor our interventions,” Ali told the luncheon.
In 2022, the government launched a GUY$100,000 one-off grant for children with permanent disabilities, followed by a GUY$35,000 cash grant issued in late 2024 for all registered persons with disabilities.
