On November 19, 2025, the EMC Foundation, with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation, conducted an initiation visit to the School of the Nations Primary School to engage with the newly formed Environmental Club. The session, which was attended by approximately 60 students from Grades 2, 3, and 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 Malisa Nokta, Director of the EMC Foundation; 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, drone programs and outreach activities.
One of the highlights from the visit was that all 50+ students actively participated in the “Eco-Bingo” and “Eco-Wordsearch” activities and listened intently to the presentation, while asking and answering questions about mangroves, ecosystems and the overall environment.
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, and some additional students also requested to sign up for the environmental club.
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” and “Eco-Wordsearch” Activity
Club Members Interacting with the EMC Foundation Members
Club Members Interacting with EMC Foundation publications
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.