Funds from EU 5KM Walk/Run on Sunday to support Guyana Blind Cricketers Association

Organisers of the event

The EU Delegation will host its inaugural EU 5KM Walk/Run on Sunday as part of efforts to promote inclusion and the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The event is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and produced by STRIDE592.

The 5KM Walk/Run will begin at 06:00 AM at the National Park in Georgetown and aims to bring communities together for a morning of health, movement and solidarity. The initiative aligns with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and underscores the EU’s support for inclusive participation across all sectors of society.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Guyana Blind Cricketers Association, backing their efforts to develop adaptive sports and expand opportunities for athletes with visual impairments.

Organisers said the event represents a joint effort to strengthen public engagement, encourage active lifestyles, and highlight the contributions of persons with disabilities across Guyana. It also reflects the EU’s broader collaboration with national partners to support social development, equity, and community empowerment.