On October 1, 2025, the EMC Foundation visited La Bonne Intention (LBI) Secondary School to engage with the newly formed Environmental Club, meeting both the Club Coordinator and enthusiastic student members. The session welcomed 19 students from Forms 1 to 4, alongside three teachers, with the goal of introducing the EMC Foundation, highlighting the importance of Environmental Clubs, and outlining the work plan for the first term.
The session began with a lively “Eco-Bingo” game, facilitated by Sarah Singh, Program Coordinator, alongside Abigail Gobin, Projects Assistant, and Josiah Williams, Communications Officer. This interactive icebreaker fostered a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, allowing students to connect with each other and the EMC Foundation team while encouraging active participation from the outset.
Sarah provided an engaging overview of the EMC Foundation’s mission, initiatives, and past activities, capturing the students’ attention and sparking curiosity about environmental conservation. The club members were particularly interested in learning about marine turtles, mangroves, and the Foundation’s various field tours. To deepen their engagement, the team presented Turtle Telemetry Videos, showcasing how marine turtles are tagged and protected, which fascinated the students and inspired them to consider how they can actively contribute to protecting Guyana’s biodiversity.
Students 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, reflecting the success of the session in achieving its objectives, which were to spark interest in the E-STEM program and motivate active environmental participation.
Ms. Sarah Singh Leading the Environmental Club Initiation Visit
Environmental Club Members engaging in our “Eco-Bingo” Activity
Club Members Interacting with 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.