A number of organisations were honoured by the United Nations (UN) for their service towards humanity on Tuesday.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Champions Awards Ceremony, hosted at the Georgetown Club, at Camp Street, saw officials from the UN, and government, among those in attendance.
The MDG Awards were open to governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and members of the private and public sector. In order for a group or organisation to be eligible to compete for the MDG Awards, it must be based in Guyana, or working in Guyana on MDG-related developmental areas. The organisation is also expected to have achieved high levels of performance in the specific category; maintained highest ethical standards; achieved outstanding accomplishments during both the past year and previous years, in pursuit of the achievement of the specific MDG; succeeded in bringing to public notice significant issues related to the identified MDG; and to have produced achievements that are sustainable and serve as an inspiration to all Guyanese.
The Guyana Society for the Blind won the MDG 2 award for its outstanding efforts in helping the visually-impaired prepare
