GUYANA
The Diocese of Georgetown, through Catholic Charities Guyana’s Migrant Support Programme, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Friday, March 6, with the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta in Guyana to support a Special Needs Education Support Programme for children.
“The agreement outlines collaboration aimed at strengthening educational assistance and specialised support for children with special needs,” said a Catholic Standard report.
It said that the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by Catholic Charities Guyana to provide care and resources to vulnerable communities.
The MOU was signed by Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown, and Stuart de Freitas, Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Guyana.
“Under the agreement, the Embassy will provide support for the programme over an initial period of four months, with the initiative focusing on strengthening educational support services for children who require special assistance.”
The diocesan weekly highlighted that this partnership reflects the shared commitment of the Diocese and the Order of Malta to promote human dignity, compassion, and care for those most in need.
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, commonly known as the Order of Malta, is a Catholic lay Religious order with a long tradition of humanitarian service. Founded in the 11th century in Jerusalem, the Order originally cared for pilgrims and the sick. Today, the Order operates in more than 120 countries providing humanitarian aid, medical care, disaster relief, and assistance to the poor, sick, and displaced.
Guided by its mission of defending the faith and serving the poor, the Order continues to support charitable initiatives and humanitarian programmes around the world.
