So far, distribution of sanitary pads has commenced in secondary schools in Regions one, five, six and ten, while women from indigenous communities in region one are also benefitting from this project. It is my hope that in a few years, we will be able to provide full coverage to all women and girls in Guyana, making us the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve this.
Guyana’s First Lady, Arya Ali, on Friday, 28th of October, 2022, graduated with an International Master’s of Business Administration (Strategy & Competitiveness Specialization) at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, the University of the West Indies (UWI).