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The Guyana Association of Georgia Inc.

We are non-profit organization formed in 1991. It’s mission is “to provide an organized association, willing, disciplined and motivated to serve Guyanese at home and abroad, and the community as a whole”. Its vision is “to have an organization of excellence; committed to continuous improvement, dedicated to serve our native land, our members and the community”. The Association acts as a channel for disseminating information on social issues, national, regional, local government and economics. Its main purpose is to design, implement and establish an educational link with all peoples, and to help promote unity among Guyanese-Americans and their community. Funding for GAOG comes from membership dues, fundraising activities, sponsorship and donations. The association is governed by its members who elect a Board of Directors consisting of eleven officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and six Trustees. The executive board is elected to office for one year. Its members can serve in the same office for a maximum of two consecutive terms. Each member of the Board of Trustees serves a term of three years. The 11-member Board manages the Association and adopts policies and procedures for its benefit.

Our Commitment

Continue with the “Aid to Guyana” program, e.g. adopt a school and send supplies, etc.Continue our “Feed the Hungry” programEnhance the “tutorial” classes by offering a program for younger children, and by expanding within the communityEnhance our scholarship programProvide more health seminars, e.g. stressIntroduce seminars for youths, e.g. dealing with peer pressure, drugs, etc.Communicate with Guyanese associations throughout the United StatesExpand our community participationEncourage more sponsorshipAct as a coordinating agency in and for the interest of all Guyanese, and persons of Guyanese heritage

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Geography of Guyana

Guyana is 83,000 square miles in area and is located on the northeastern shoulder of the South American continent. The Atlantic Ocean stretches for 270 miles along the coast of Guyana; this vast area extends into the interior for a further 450 miles. Guyana borders on Venezuela in the west, Brazil in the south, and Suriname in the east. Guyana Has a population of over 770,000 with over 1 million Guyanese currently living abroad.

Mission

Our Mission

To Provide an organized association, willing, disciplined and motivated to serve Guyanese at home, abroad, and the community as a whole

Our Values

INTEGRITY SERVICE COMMITMENT EXCELLENCE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Our Vision

An organizaton of excellence, committed to continuous improvement, dedicated to serve our native land, our members and the community, now and into the 21st century.

Upcoming events

Care Comittee 11th Annual Tea Party

The Care Committee of The Guyana Association of Georgia invites you to the 11th Annual Tea Party

For Tickets contact: Joan 404.551.7589 Gail 770.354.1807 & Marrie 404.717.7556

Meetings

General Members Meeting is held every Third Sunday of the month at 1970 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA. Official Start of meeting is 6pm