Human Rights Measure
Human Services Ministry Launches Childcare Subsidy for Essential Workers
Source: https://dpi.gov.gy/human-services-ministry-launches-childcare-subsidy-for-essential-workers/
Date Enacted: December 2020
Country: Guyana
Region: Latin America & the Caribbean
Under this program, “[f]rontline workers who are providing an essential service or key public services during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security Childcare Subsidy Programme.” The Programme: “will assist essential workers who have children of ages 7 and under.” Qualifying groups include: “members of the Guyana Police Force and Guyana Fire Service; frontline health workers; Human Services workers; domestic workers; security firm workers and supermarket employees, among others.”
