The US Embassy Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) recently donated a quantity of sporting gear and shoes to the Mabaruma community to support extracurricular school activities at several schools in that area.
According to a press release, the donation consisted of starter blocks, baton, shot puts, discuses and javelins and other track and field equipment. “This donation supports the community’s efforts to provide an after-school program that will engage the children of six local schools,” the embassy said.
Doreen Roberts, District Education Officer in Mabaruma, said the sports programme will challenge the
