On November 18, 2025, the EMC Foundation conducted an initiation visit to Tutorial High School to engage with the newly formed Environmental Club. The session, attended by approximately 20 students from Forms 3 and 4, along with three teachers, provided the EMC Foundation team with an opportunity to introduce itself, discuss exciting plans for upcoming activities, and outline the work plan for the first term.
The session began with a lively “Eco-Bingo” activity, facilitated by Abigail Gobin, Projects Assistant, alongside Josiah Williams, Communications Officer, and Aletha Jewanram, Administrative Assistant. This interactive icebreaker fostered a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, allowing students to connect with each other and the EMC Foundation team while learning ways to conserve 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 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. They also showed interest in the EMC Foundation’s drone programs, outreaches and environmental engagements.
A key highlight 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. Another key highlight was that students interacted with the EMC Foundation team to learn about the different careers in the STEM field.
The members also competitively completed an “Eco-Wordsearch” activity and question-and-answer exercises about the environment and the work of the EMC Foundation 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, as well as participate in other activities hosted by the EMC Foundation.
The EMC Foundation’s E-STEM Programme is supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation.
Ms. Abigail Gobin Facilitating the Environmental Club Initiation Visit
Club Members engaging in the “Eco-Bingo” and “Eco-Wordsearch” Activities
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.