31 Young Guyanese Changemakers Shine on the Regional Stage

31 Young Guyanese Changemakers Shine on the Regional Stage

(November 25, 2025) – Thirty-one outstanding secondary school students from Guyana represented the country at the OAS Regional Youth Forum on Education for Democratic Participation & Responsible Citizenship, the first edition conducted in English.

During the Forum’s five Encounters, the students addressed pressing issues affecting youth, including mental health, bullying, peer pressure, and suicide. They developed actionable proposals to improve school life and engaged in collaborative discussions with young leaders from across the Caribbean and the Americas, exchanging ideas and strengthening regional partnerships.

At the closing ceremony, the Guyanese delegation distinguished itself with confident, creative, and innovative presentations. Their contributions demonstrate that when provided with the opportunity, young leaders can excel and propose solutions with real impact.

The following students represented Guyana:

• Elizabeth DeJonge – Diamond Sec.

• Sayesha Barran

• Akeela Kellman – West Demerara

• Annila Muir

• Stephaney Indardat – Berbice High

• Dacia Pike

• Nicolas Hassan – St. Rose's High

• Kuvina Singh

• Joshua Homer – The Bishop's High

• Tonya Gregory

• Nash Bridgelall – Rosignol Sec.

• Deyonce Anderson

• Dolly-Ann Joseph

• Aneesa Algernon – Christianburg Wismar Sec.

• Safina Dowding

• Rekey Norton – Anna Regina Sec.

• Sabrina Jagdeo

• Christopher Richmond – President's College

• Anushka Singh

• Juvell Atherley – Queen's College

• Sebastian Khan

• Princess Stephen – St. Joseph High

• Launa Cheong

• Omar Williams – St. Ignatius

• Tana Thompson

• Zodian Kirkland – New Amsterdam Multilateral

• Girish Algu – J.C. Chandisingh

• Sarah Harry

• Makhaya Williams – St. Stanislaus

• Alika Moore

• Kayley Sandiford – McKenzie High

• Kayla Singh – Queen's College

• Jonathan Gomes