Ministry of Human Services and Social Security Host Annual Family Fair Day
Written by EDYOU FM Staff on May 18, 2026
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Friday, May 15, hosted its annual Family Fair Day under the theme; “Repair, Rebuild, Strengthen” at the Umana Yana, Georgetown.
The event forms part of the hive of activities slated for the month of May–observed as International Family Month. This year it is observed under the theme; Promoting Stable Families: Bond, Rebuild, Strengthen.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, at the Distance Education booth, along with students and other attendees.
The Benab transformed into a unique walk through-model house intended to create the elements and rooms of a modern-day home. The rooms artistically represented the different units under the Ministry of Human Services. The Family Enhancement Services Section under the ministry occupied the greater share of the spaces as it not only represents the work and dynamics of the department but also the pivotal role the department play in strengthen family in our society.
The event saw the attendance of governmental and non-governmental agency that champion the cause of family. In addition to the host ministry, Ministry of Labour–Man Power Planning, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education all form part of the Governmental agencies that attended.
Blossom Inc., National Aid Programme Secretariat (NAPS), Catholic Services and Help and shelter were some of the NGOs who contributed to the event as part the observation, all underscoring the importance to recognize the family and the role the family play of fostering healthy culture in our society. Forming part of the discussion Help and Shelter underpin the importance parent to child relationship and a call for parents to revise their parenting style to one that encourages; communication development, social interaction and critical thinking by children.
Attendees and students alike, from different school across the coastland, had the opportunity to participate in knowledge sharing about the different departments across the agencies and how it serves the nation, mind bending games, quiz catch trivial games and the functions the different department across government agencies and NGOs that work closely with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.
Minister, Vindiya Persaud, in her feature address deliberated the importance of the home adding, the strength of our nation lies in our home, therein lies our first class room, our first clinic and most importantly our first sanctuary. As such, she encouraged the importance for stability in the home, creating stable families that will snowball into a stable society.
The Minister added, the creative orientation of the exhibition is credited to the Family Enhancement Service Section, under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, adding the space were recreated with the home mind and one which engenders love, respect, open communication, understanding, compassion, encouragement and motivation.
For the remainder of the month other administrative regions will experience similar activities as part of the ministry’s objective to enhance the family institution and create more stable households.
