By Tracey Khan – As single mother of two and a nursery school teacher, Rozanna Mohamed has made it her mission to help vulnerable persons affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana.
Rozanna during one of her hamper outreach programs
Using her connection as a teacher in Berbice, she has already distributed over 200 hampers to mostly single mothers from Albion to Molsen Creek, Corentyne.
Rozanna told this newscast that, “when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Guyana which caused the lockdown, businesses were closing down and jobs were lost rapidly, I knew it was going to impact everyone, especially single mothers and the elderly. These groups are already very vulnerable and have been experiencing hardships, the pandemic only made it many times worst.”
As a consequence, Rozanna sprung into quick action and begun making food hampers for families as she saw the need, using her own money and resources. 
As the need grew greater and word of her good deed spread, donations started pouring in, this allowed her to expand the outreach and provide for more families.
“I posted on Facebook and before you know it single mothers from across Guyana have been messaging me and calling me for support. I did not shun them but I connected with people I know and made sure help was sent to them…with the help of a friend, I setup a PayPal donation where I have been receiving small amounts to assist with the food hamper distribution,” she explained.
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Her plan is to continue with her outreach after the pandemic, “and will include mothers with a disabled child, elderly persons with an amputation and elderly person with a CVA (stroke). I feel these segments of society is in the shadows and are most neglected and there is no financial support available for them. I will help as much I can.” 
The kind hearted school teacher with the help from some of her friends she donated two mattress and stationery supplies to a single mother in need. 
“Those kids have no electricity or water so it’s hard for learning to take place.”