With the primary aim of building capacity for civic participation of the Guyanese populace, Guybernet yesterday launched its first media presentation of a Democracy Project.The project, according to Vice Chairman Norwell Hinds, commenced last May and is specifically geared at addressing the factors which have contributed to fearful tension in the society.He pointed out that as advocates for peace, the entity decided to embrace the venture, which through public awareness messages will help to make a change.For this reason, Hinds said,Wholesale China NFL Jerseys, a number of communities, particularly those that have experienced violence in the recent past, will be targeted. These, he said, will include the communities of Lusignan, Bartica, and Buxton, among others.Hinds explained that the key is to have persons develop a sense of ownership of the democracy,Cheap Jerseys China, and thus be able to help transform their society into a peaceful environment.He divulged that often projects intended to address democracy in society have a failure to aptly help build self-pride in citizens. He said that the Guybernet project will in fact bridge that gap.Hinds disclosed that the project is being funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the tune of about $10 M, through its ‘building fast track initiative’.It will entail an education component,NFL Jerseys Outlet From China, which will allow for workshops to be held in various communities to build the capacity of citizens. Promotional activities,Cheap NFL Jerseys, such as billboards, will also be a source of spreading awareness, and there will, moreover, be the inclusion of two television advertisements, one of which was for the first time unveiled yesterday.The advertisement, according to Hinds, will commence airing on a few television stations from today.It was noted by Guybernet’s Chairperson,Alexander Mogilny Jersey, Geeta Sooklall, that the individual segments of the project are expected to promote national peace,Jerseys NFL Cheap, offer hope, stimulate unity and create a safe haven for generations to come.Hinds related that the project was in the making since last February, and is expected to conclude on September 20th, by which time the advertisements should be well received by the public, and four billboards should have been erected.Recently, Guybernet orchestrated a youth forum at Queen’s College under the theme ‘Democracy — Rights and Responsibilities,’ which was attended by more than 60 students from schools on the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, Bartica, Essequibo and Georgetown.According to Hinds, the issues the young people highlighted at that forum were instrumental in setting the tone for the public and community-based events that have been planned.Some of the young people are also a part of a core group of volunteers who will help with the dissemination of the peace messages.And though the venture is expected to be formally concluded in September, Executive Director of Guybernet, Lennox Caleb, said that other peace initiatives will continue.