Ganesh SINGH

Programme Manager

Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities

Guyana

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The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) is the main civil society advocacy body for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) at the national level, working to promote the rights of PWDs.  GCOPD works in partnership with the National Commission on Disability (NCD) and other agencies to change the negative culture towards PWDs that exists in Guyana.  The organization also partners with the government, the private sector, and funding agencies to implement various projects and initiatives to benefit the disability community.
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About me

As a program manager for the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities and project manager for a life skills training programme at the Guyana Society for the Blind, I have been dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, particularly youth, through skills such as leadership, IT, and literacy. My core objective is to play a key role in ensuring that all persons with disabilities have access to education, employment, and social inclusion, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. As an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, I aspire to create a positive impact not only in my immediate community but also globally

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Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities

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Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 23 February 2024

13:00 - 13:20

Building a Mountain from a Mold Hill: Transforming Lives through Innovation and Technology

Format:Live stream
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Location: Fireside Chat - First floor
  • English captions | International Sign