Under the Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded SPAR Project, IDRF is proud to support the Ministry of Health in Guyana in launching a critical initiative—the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, set to roll out later this year. As part of its commitment …
IDRF Guyana Co-Hosts Workshop on World Suicide Prevention Day in Berbice
Georgetown, June 26, 2024 – On Wednesday, the International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF) celebrated a significant milestone with the successful Project Showcase of its CAD$2.9m “Safeguarding the Human Dignity and Rights of Populations at Risk for Ill-Mental Health in Vulnerable Communities across Guyana” (SPAR) project, aimed at suicide prevention, in Guyana. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, reinforced Canada’s footprint in the local health sector, as well as IDRF’s impact on mental health initiatives in the region.
IDRF celebrates the successful conclusion of its groundbreaking Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers program in Guyana.
On Tuesday April 9th 2024, the Ministry of Health unveiled the latest advancements in mental health care with the release of the new National Mental Health Action Plan and National Suicide Prevention Plan. These comprehensive strategies outline a series of …
[Georgetown, GUYANA] Wednesday February 21, 2024 – The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), a Canadian-based INGO, in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Education in Guyana, proudly announces the successful completion of the Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training for …
Students are learning to dream big and include everyone. Through peer inclusion activities, games, and art, they’re building teamwork, leadership, and empathy—skills that will help them reach their goals and lift others along the way. Over 150 students across 15 …
Healthcare workers and educators from across Guyana gathered in Georgetown in June 2025 for a three-day Substance Abuse Training through the SPAR Project. The sessions empowered them to better support individuals at risk, fostering care, compassion, and gaining an understanding …
As part of its ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy, the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) participated in the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Annual Health Conference, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from May 7 to 9, 2025. The conference …
IDRF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE), successfully wrapped up a three-day Mental Health and Well-being Training workshop designed to equip educators with the tools to better support student mental health. Held at the Ministry’s National Centre for …
In October and November 2024, IDRF carried out impactful outreach initiatives across Guyana in collaboration with key partners.