EdYou FM Radio Distribution Launched by Education Ministry

PRESS RELEASE | Ministry of Education Launches EdYou FM National Radio Distribution Campaign

May 22, 2025 - In a significant move toward advancing educational equity, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially launched the EdYou FM National Radio Distribution Campaign on Thursday, May 22 at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry’s Distance Education Unit, aims to ensure that every classroom in the hinterland is equipped with a radio set capable of receiving curriculum-aligned educational content.

Minister Manickchand presented the first official radio set to the Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, symbolising the government’s commitment to bridging the educational divide in Guyana’s remote regions. She emphasized that this initiative supports the Ministry’s broader vision of inclusive education by bringing quality teaching to communities often left behind due to geographical barriers.

Mr. Phillip Williams, Head of EdYou FM, extended appreciation to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for their partnership.

“This project is a testament to what is possible when technology, education, and partnership intersect. The distribution campaign is not just about radios—it’s about ensuring the equitable access to resources that every Guyanese child deserves,” he said.

EdYou FM is the official radio station of the Ministry of Education’s Distance Education Unit, delivering high-quality, curriculum-aligned content to learners across Guyana. Broadcasting across all ten administrative regions, EdYou FM reaches both coastal and hinterland communities through over 20 strategically located relay sites, ensuring that even the most isolated villages benefit from continuous education.