Organization
Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities(GCOPD)
Established in January 2009 and formally registered under Guyana's Friendly Societies Act, GCOPD is the national umbrella body for disability organisations in Guyana, with 24 member organisations spanning seven administrative regions. It advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities, coordinates member activities, and promotes inclusive development throughout the country.
About
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) was established in January 2009 and officially registered with the Ministry of Labour Co-operatives Division on September 15, 2009. Based at 44 High Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, it serves as the national umbrella body for 24 member organisations representing persons with disabilities across seven of Guyana's ten administrative regions.
What They Do
GCOPD advocates for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Guyana, coordinates the activities of its 24 member organisations, develops programmes to promote accessibility, and engages with government and international partners on disability policy. The council maintains resources and news for persons with disabilities and disability-led organisations throughout the country.
Who They Serve
GCOPD serves Guyanese with all types of disabilities through its network of 24 member organisations, spanning physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities, as well as their families and communities across Guyana's diverse regions.
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