WELCOME TO UGDGN
What We Do
We bring Guyanese organizations and individuals together from around the world under one umbrella to work together in the best interest of development in Guyana.
We provide a unique value by partnering with local and international organizations to bring benefits to the diaspora community.
Goals
UGDGN has several goals including facilitating cooperation and collaboration of Guyanese individuals, associations, and organization globally for social and economic development in Guyana.
Our Network
Our network includes diaspora individuals, associations, organizations, Consulates and Embassies, shipping agents, money transfer companies, hotels and tour operators in Guyana.
Who Can Participate
Anyone with an interest in the social and economic well-being of Guyana can participate.
All are involved; all are consumed – Martin Carter
Endorsements
“I have read the charter, mission, and vision of the United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network (UGDGN) and I believe that is has the potential to leverage Guyanese talent in the diaspora in support of efforts to make a better Guyana. I will be pleased to serve in the suggested advisory capacity. Be well.”
– Terrence R. Blackman, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Science, Health & Technology
Medgar Evers College,
The City University of New York
“I fully endorse this initiative and look forward to being a member of the Advisory Board. The future holds tremendous business opportunities and we need to strategically put the mechanisms in place to ensure we not miss them.”
– Eric Phillips
Advisor on Sustainable Development
The Chair of the Green Guyana Expo and International Small Business Summit
“Thank you for sharing the material about UGDGN. I’m happy to support this initiative, which could be an invaluable mechanism for leveraging the passion, capabilities, and assets of Guyanese in the Diaspora to boost the economic and social development of our native land.Keep on keeping on!”
– Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D., CCH
Vice Chancellor and Principal (President)
The University of Guyana Turkeyen Campus,
Greater Georgetown, Guyana
IN THE NEWS
Together we make all the difference
Guyana Embassy in US signs MoU with Diaspora body to enhance cooperation
On August 29, 2019, Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr Riyad Insanally and President of the United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network, Corp (UGDGN), Wayne Forde, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Embassy
Amb. Riyad Insanally to speak at Diaspora Organization Launch in New York – June 8, 2019
Ambassador Riyad Insanally to speak at Diaspora Organization Official Launch and Fundraiser in New York. Apollo
MOU inked to mobilise Diaspora for Guyana’s development
The United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network Corp (UGDGN) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Guyanese Diaspora Organization Enters Historic Partnership with International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Apollo Beach, FL - The United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network Corp (UGDGN) and the International
Guyana’s Ambassador Commits to support Diaspora – UGDNG
Mr. Paul Tennassee, Dr. Lear Matthews, Dr. Terrence Blackman,Ms. Claudia John, Miss. Shabiki Clarke,