On November 13, 2025, the EMC Foundation conducted an initiation visit to Beterverwagting Primary School to engage with the newly formed Environmental Club. The session, which was attended by approximately 15 students from Grade 4, along with an Environmental Club Coordinator, provided the opportunity for the EMC Foundation team to introduce the EMC Foundation, discuss exciting plans for upcoming activities, and outline the work plan for the first term.
The session began with a lively “Planet Earth Says” activity, facilitated by Abigail Gobin, Projects Assistant, alongside Sarah Singh, Program Coordinator; Josiah Williams, Communications Officer; and Aletha Jewanram, Administrative Assistant. This interactive icebreaker fostered a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, allowing students to connect with the EMC Foundation team while learning about animals and the environment and encouraging active participation.
Abigail provided an engaging overview of the EMC Foundation’s mission, initiatives, projects, and past activities, capturing the students’ attention and sparking curiosity about the environment and conservation. The club members were particularly interested in learning about the EMC Foundation’s Biodiversity Monitoring Programs, which use camera traps to monitor wildlife in the Mahaica Watershed and Saxacalli Rainforest.
One of the highlights from the visit was that the students correctly identified the wildlife captured on camera traps and asked multiple questions about setting camera traps, and learning to operate drones and camera traps.
The members also completed an “Eco-Bingo” activity as well as participated in question-and-answer exercises about the environment and the work of the EMC Foundation, for which they were able to win exciting prizes.
Students also eagerly reviewed the EMC Foundation publications, asking questions and showing enthusiasm for the information and images, demonstrating a genuine interest in learning and participating in future activities. By the end of the session, students were excited and ready to begin Environmental Club activities.
The EMC Foundation’s E-STEM Programme is supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation.
Ms. Abigail Gobin Leading the Environmental Club Initiation Visit
Environmental Club Members engaging in the “Planet Earth Says” Activity
Environmental Club Members engaging in the “Eco-Bingo” Activity
Club Members Interacting with the EMC Foundation Members
Club Members Interacting with EMC Foundation Publications
Club Members Interacting with the EMC Foundation Selfie Frame
The EMC Foundation was established by Mr. Shyam Nokta, winner of the 2022 Anthony N Sabga Award for Entrepreneurship. The Foundation works to support environmental awareness and education in Guyana by promoting activities which encourage a greater understanding of the environment, creating a network to connect like-minded persons, and providing opportunities to experience Guyana’s rich natural environment.