Following the gruesome killing of Berbice child Leonard Archibald, who is alleged to have been raped before his death, a group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are pooling their resources to help parents and galvanise communities as part of a drive to protect children from the scourge of sexual abuse.
The new drive, which is being organised under the theme ‘No More Leonards’ by Monique’s Caring Hands Guyana, United Bricklayers from New Amsterdam and Blossom Inc, will kick off with a walk and a parenting workshop in New Amsterdam.
According to head of Monique’s Caring Hands Guyana, Dr Dawn Stewart-Lyken, the events will be followed up by meetings with community-based groups next month to get them on board. At a press conference at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday announcing their plans, Dr. Stewart-Lyken was asked what plan they have to ensure that the initiative is not just another “talk shop.
