Life in Guyana for Venezuelan Migrants

An overview of what life is like for many Venezuelan Migrants in Region 1, Guyana. This however, is just one of a few communities in the Region that have similar lifestyles.
I'm fully aware that there are my fellow Guyanese who are also in dire need of help. However, I've never before seen such terrible living conditions right before my eyes - houses with no walls, the lack of nutrition, clothes and so much more. We are all humans and I believe that those who need it the most should be given first preference. That's why I chose to highlight their situation in this video. Some may say they can help themselves but I think with the right help and push, they can eventually sustain themselves.
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[@johnnycrepaul547]

Give them seeds, fruit trees and coconuts to plant on the land. Encourage them to create crafts and plant the land to have food.

[@antoniotoro4666]

It's very sad to say that in the past I grew up watching migrant guyaneses in worse conditions living in slums in my country Venezuela. Those migrants used to work in the constrution sector and as house keepers!

[@annpaul1300]

No body in the world can welcome visitors better than Guyana thanks Keith Mingo what you said is true

[@ceceliamorgan5614]

I watch this vlog about 5 times, l enjoyed every moment of it.

[@jerrybeharry9225]

Great job Leana! 👍 People will be more aware of the less fortunate.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thanks, that's the aim

[@joycerussell4815]

God bless you, keep helping others,let's not look down on them,but look up from whence cometh our help which come from the Lord.🙌🙏🙌🙏🇹🇹🇱🇷

[@kennyw871]

Yea right, it sure looks like the "Lord" is doing a lot of good for these people. Get real.

[@asanteindigo3365]

Our government needs to do more to assist them...especially since there are so many Guyanese in their country. There was a time when thousands of our natives fled Guyana in search of a better life in Venezuela. It's our time to reciprocate the love and kindness as fellow humans. God be with them 🙏❤

[@johnnypersaud6877]

After some years these same people will take over our country then reattach themselves back to Venezuela it's a Trojan horse

[@vishnooramdin2915]

Thé richest oil country had fallen.Guyanese always been à nation with thé best hospitality WE share thé little WE have that what made us true humanbeings.It is never To LAUGH at poorer people when you are on top.Thanks for helping our neighbour when they are now down.

[@wingingitwithrudyree]

Very nice videos thanks for the uploads

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thanks for watching

[@marlene97280]

Hello from Martinique in french caribbean,we love you,la patria de Bolivar. On espère que la situation du Venezuela se retablisse le plus rapidement possible

[@familyguerra6447]

It's very sad to hear about this it hurts me to see this things happen to people

[@mahammadshariff6162]

Great video! It's about humility and giving thanks for life!

[@keithmingo9659]

You are awesome. Doing what you do best. I always wonder about the Venezuelans that came into our country. Even though Guyana has ways to go, Guyanese doors are always open to welcome guests but thanks for highlighting the plight of these poor people and hope it will bring attention to relative authority that can give the necessary support. Great job young lady.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thank you. That's the aim. To reach the right people who can help.

[@keithmingo9659]

Thanks for your feedback. You are on the right track.

[@martinmendonca1892]

The venos are well threated in the days of burworm when guyanese were caught with rations from either side of the border their goods were taken away and jailed today l see those same police worse than off and always want a raise

[@erlindadelapena3523]

More blogs in Guyana please .I am ur new subscriber .I discover ur blog tonight .I am curious about Guyana place ...thanks

[@krissingh3744]

That's really nice👍👍 it's been awhile

[@ladyalison9775]

Thanks for the information 👍 very sad situation

[@esway6594]

Some have so much and some so little, I'm always willing to share the little I have with my brothers and sisters who need a helping hand.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Hello, I was advised to start and spearhead a campaign to help out these Venezuelan refugees. If you feel obliged, you can donate via the following link: gofund.me/58137327

[@shellymorris2748]

Whilst I sympathize with the plight of any displaced people, I must say that these people are more fortunate than many Guyanese right in Guyana. They got free land to put a structure and are able to live there. No one is driving them off the land they occupy. Many Guyanese would love the privilege of a piece of land to build somewhere to live but can't get it.

[@maarifawalcott5145]

Well said, and to pity them is to deny them the dignity and respect that they're due for using their ancient cultural wisdom and ingenuity to feed and shelter themselves -- which they have been doing.

[@guoyantricia2850]

And they get assistance from IOM.

[@kawasi904]

Ese territorio es de Venezuela

[@eve3363]

I don't sympathise with them

[@kimmywell3598]

So true I am living amoung some of them I am a Guyanese .and them curse me out every day and when you go to the station for them them give the police one of their daughter and nothing come out of the story

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Hello Leanna. Thank you for this enlightening video. Here in Trinidad we have no less than 16,000 Venezuelan immigrants according to official figures, but i am sure it is more. They are hard working people, and local employers generally exploit them. My heart is with these people, and I try to help when I can. Too, some of us send all kinds of supplies to friends in Tucupita, by Venezuelan shipping companies. We pay US$2 per kilo for freight. The receivers are so grateful for what we send. You hear the emotion in their voicemails.I am a retiree, but this has made me so thankful for the life I had, and is still having. I hope there is much more you can do to get persons to help. Best Regards. Ramish. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

It's nice that you can help.Don't believe the number is that high here. Im also trying to find other persons to join with me in helping, as i can't do it alone. Kudos to you for helping!!

[@ryanreedhi2605]

Great work. How can I assist? I would love to.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

@@ryanreedhi2605 do email me and we can work it out: [e-mail]

[@LeanafromGuyana]

@@ryanreedhi2605 Hello, so I was advised to start and spearhead a campaign to help out these Venezuelan refugees. If you feel obliged, you can donate via the following link: gofund.me/58137327

[@tonyr3060]

Nice education . thanks for the video.waw that wake me up.i have too much compare

[@PatriciaChavers]

Why are they not making use of the land? So much beautiful land and yet not a single garden...

[@oceejekwam6829]

These people are indigenous people. They are the original owners of these lands. Referring to them as "Venezuelan immigrants" although being technically correct misses out the key point I mentioned, before anyone knew anything about Guyana and Venezuela, they living contentedly moving as and when they wanted. Guyana can provide more assistance to these people. They are victims of circumstances beyond their control which are not of their making.

[@traceysookdeo2112]

Thanks for sharing

[@lucasalvesferreirademello6800]

thank you for this enlightening video. I am from Brazil and around here we don´t get a lot of news from Guyana. Wish you the best

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thank you for watching! Happy that i could provide some insight. If you like, you can subscribe and turn on notifications for future videos on Guyana

[@yodefosumari1020]

Thank you Leana for showing the reality of my Venezuelan indigenous and creole countrymen who live on the border with Guyana in places like Yarakita, Mabaruma or Baramita, Region 1. We hope that international organizations continue to help the most humble migrants with shelters, food, health, education and jobs for families. 🤞

[@mojob-s1976]

At the start of this vlog. I thought how ungrateful and how some of us cannot see how bless we are to have. There is so many that have not. We can do something, a little goes a long way. There are so many less fortunate. If this pandemic has not taught us anything, then we are very stupid humans.

[@mrsb6911]

I was thinking the same thing, but after watching the vlog I understand what they are going through

[@mojob-s1976]

@@mrsb6911 yes I felt for them. If we all do a little it adds up to massive contribution in this life. We can only imagine but to live a life of hardship after fleeing your homeland because of whatever circumstances is a tremulous burden on the mindset, but you can see they are making the best of what they have. In life materialism is a fleeting commodity.

[@memesflix4281]

@mojo first thing that came to mind...made me think about my blessings

[@mojob-s1976]

@@memesflix4281 very much so. We see so much happened and still happening, how can one not feel humbled and blessed. Alot has been exposed in this time and I have seen many thankful for life and the simple things life has to offer.

[@Sthmohtwenty]

Table turn in d 80s guyanese use 2 rush 2 venezeeee 4 food stuff contraband

[@randysingh6548]

Yes guyanese use to suffer like this in the 80's. Everything was banned in guyana.

[@bibimohamed3179]

@@randysingh6548 wow I am glad someone actually remembered the 80s how we on the east coast of demerara not far from where the president Burham lived when WATER was a struggle

[@andyragobeer7800]

Thanks for this video 🎥📷 I hope those people well get some help very soon 😉 it's sad to see how they are punishing especially those kids 😞 it's very very sad 😢😢😢

[@richardjames3630]

I always say people just seeing the out skirts of GT ..bless up great stuff.🇺🇸🇬🇾🙏

[@kv_n6392]

My heart goes out to them! Thats why i have been volunteering since September as an ESL Teacher to help them learn english since i speak both English and Spanish. I teach adults, and hearing some of my students story and how much they desire "better" im actually happy im helping them in someway by first bridging the language barrier.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Kudos to u. Keep doing what you're doing. May God bless you.

[@heimchandrasawh9810]

It so sad to see these people in this condition

[@physicsteacher6633]

I am happy to have found your channel! Now I can get to see what Guyana is like. I recall many years ago, my dream was to move to the inner regions of guyana to live sustainably off the land. Thanks for showing it to me.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

You're welcome and thank you for watching

[@dirkbirot2155]

I live in trinidad..!o!.. But i just came home after yrs 2 months ago

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, que tal?, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos; felicidades por tus vídeos..

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Gracias por ver

[@greenberry1827]

Where there’s chaos in any country, there’s only one source…… follow the money and who has it

[@sharmainorgista5352]

Give them seeds to plant and chicken they can get eggs

[@bibimohamed3179]

Agreed provide them with the tools needed for basic survival and it will grow from there but they definitely need better housing medical and education in there.

[@cydrexdgreatest5150]

At least the poor villagers and refugees are safe from the torments and torture of loud near-music, ceaseless car and truck airhorns and threat of violence that is all so common place in the more developed parts of Guyana.

[@Kavitashorts2023]

Goodness, I'm living in USA and think life is hard. That is really sad.

[@reddiamond6688]

You should see the skyscrapers Venezuelan money is building in Florida while these Venezuelan suffer in Guyana. Where is the Venezuelan government 🤔

[@naomihall5710]

Oh my...

[@cbhim2709]

Sad. ..the plight and suffering of these people...hope they receive some assistance ...not easy. I left my birth country and settled in a foreign land...many challenges...many hardships...Sad.

[@campers4440]

In developed countries we pay $150 per night for the forest experience? Life is strange.

[@svst3767]

A bit off topic..since you travel a lot within Guyana and you seem to be a good observer:what do you perceive from others and what do you think personally if , how and when the oil findings impact Guyana’s economy and society as a whole..? Greets from Germany

[@rafaelacosta1701]

They should begin to grow some FOOD !

[@stephenbudhan9117]

Dear Leana ... these conditions that you shown in this video are very bad for our fellow humans....these are migrants and they live in deplorable conditions earth wide.. the Haitians under a bridge in Texas, the Afghans feeing to Pakistan/ North African/ Rohinga Muslims etc .... however what about our own Guyanese Amerindians? Our Citizens? right in region one .. Guyanese citizens are living in WAY WAY more deplorable conditions than in this video ... from Port Kaituma to Baramita... I was shocked when I went in 2018 ... just 4 post and a few branches, a few hammocks and they are on the bare ground , no walls, no elevation off the ground and some no hammock, not forgetting the malaria virus around those parts .. toilets? Thats just a track into the forest ... it’s very insane to see Guyanese living like this in these days. My family are currently in the process to go in there and help people ...they are also learning the Carib language to better understand what the people want rather than ( like aid groups) just go in there are give the folks what they think they need. If you Visit Baramita it’s worse in the jungle... but thank you very much for the video ❤️ appreciate it. Jupa (greetings in Carib)

[@LeanafromGuyana]

You're right, it's refugees and migrants in different parts of the world who are like this and yes we have locals who are in dire need too but out of everywhere else I've visited (all 10 regions but not all villages) this was the worst I've seen. There's one place called Smith's Creek in Reg 1 that comes close with multiple families in one dilapidated building and hardly anything to call their own. But the place you described does sound worst. Kudos to you and your family for helping out!

[@bibimohamed3179]

This is very very sad to see, people should take the basic necessities that we need to survive for these people and them been so far away from Georgetown doesn't help the situation, how often does flights go into these areas God bless your family

[@jeremy339]

Ahyuh muss remembah when abeedeez bin ah Venezuela becaase burnam been ah play e skunt. Now dem people ah come ah we cuntry. Suh abey gatt fuh help dem.

[@kamalramdass1429]

Once upon a time we Guyanese used to be welcome in Venezuela,yep!Guyanese rice farmers ect ect.prosper handsomely...so om kutumbakam style loving living wielding dealing love thy neighbors as thy self=PAY BACK TIME=A GIFT DEMAND A GIFT..so my dear Guyanese people treat our Venezuelans refugees with care concerns love compassion& empathy ect.ect.noble deeds...om ekam sat krunvanto vishwam aryam...

[@davidbaal4500]

No Venezuelans in the video not seeing eany

[@paquitoignacio3449]

Feel sorry for this people, wish there is an international organizations to help them survive and live with in

[@gervanmyers3066]

Three years including 365 days of good agriculture weather and you said their FOOD alternative is to purchase....A collective working together as ONE is what needed..and seeing GUYANA as their new HOME...changes in VENEZUELA is a long way off...as Human Greed worsen in he WORLD.

[@lidaaraujo3070]

Muy triste vivir en esas condiciones, ellos necesitan aprender el idioma para poder avanzar, gracias por el video

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Estoy de acuerdo

[@mahammadshariff6162]

Que triste que un pais como Venezuela quien tener mucho dinero, no puedo ayudar Los gentes.

[@sistemasavanzados1595]

Están En Venezuela aun . La Venezuela anglo parlante

[@sistemasavanzados1595]

@@mahammadshariff6162 Claro que si Los Yacimientos de petroleo en el Essequibo .

[@marianbhim1q834]

This is so sad...

[@naturalhealing4542]

Where is there house

[@wrenyerjoseurbinasovil6673]

Hola

[@dareifid3942]

Oh no that’s awful 😢

[@SonoranTel]

How can individuals assist & get homes built?

[@LeanafromGuyana]

I'm not sure about the aspect of helping them to build homes just yet but, I was advised to start and spearhead a campaign to help out these Venezuelan refugees. So If you feel obliged, you can donate via the following link this is meant to cater for food and clothing: gofund.me/58137327

[@nathanieljameer1008]

I live in Canada and was born in Guyana. Can you recommend a charity that i may send money to help the Venezuelan migrants? We all have to help each other, thanks for sharing

[@LeanafromGuyana]

I will definitely find out and get back to you

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Hello, so I was advised to start and spearhead a campaign to help out these Venezuelan refugees. If you feel obliged, you can donate via the following link and i will see to it that they get the much needed help: gofund.me/58137327

[@amazonwarrior7126]

this is very bad, Guyana need to teach these people english , and teach them how to farm as I understand it in Venezuela they depend on the Gov for food, and teach them the work ethic as it is in Guyana. Guyana has the money to help them,and we need them as farmers in that area.,this must not happen in Guyana,we got the money now.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

I agree. This will serve as a long term solution to sustain themselves .

[@bebelimeback4245]

Hi Leana wondering for shedding awareness on the plight of the families. I was looking for your email, would like to connect, thanks so much.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

[e-mail]

[@kaydenpat]

Just randomly came across your channel. I’ll donate to these refugees. Thank you for exposing this sad situation. One love 🇯🇲 Is the GoFundMe still active? The link appears to be dead. Thanks

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thank you for watching and your interest in helping. The site had deactivated the account because it assumed I was trying to withdraw from a bank account in Guyana (which cannot work) because i didn't enter the bank account info yet. I had to email them and tell them that's not the case so they reactivated it this morning. My apologies for the inconvenience. Here's the new link: gofund.me/58137327

[@adriangrattan8469]

Hi leana, I come from mabaruma and now live in England I go back home as often as I can and I see the plight of the mostly warrau people from Venezuela and the consequences of them being in mabaruma, the region is very poor and it puts so much strain on the little resources we have from education to medical and social cohesion, we need translators for all their needs which costs money, I'm hoping to move back to mabaruma in the next year or two at the latest

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Nice to hear people are helping. Keep it up they really do need the help.

[@bibimohamed3179]

@Adrian that very noble of you for planning on returning to Guyana to help your village i wish you all the best but before you leave Englan you should try and star a non profit and get some donors so it will help you out when you get there may good bless you in all of you endeavors and many of us who left Guyana will do what you are planning on doing good luck and stay healthy

[@soupatriota3180]

Do you live in english guyana?

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Yes

[@mohamedkalo785]

These people are warow tribe they usually live in the river banks

[@devbachu7072]

Ah have to visit to get me denrures done

[@dollydhanraj7158]

Hey buddy can you give a shout out 69 birthday wish on October 14 to Dolly Dhanraj of Toronto ..tks for being you and these videos.

[@richardsgodson1090]

Jah jah

[@lafelagnos3628]

I can relate, my beautiful sister. Will you set up a GoFundMe for those who can only contribute in that manner?

[@LeanafromGuyana]

This is a really good idea because everyone keeps asking me how they can help. Thank you for your suggestion.

[@lafelagnos3628]

@@LeanafromGuyana I think so. I'm obliged to be amongst the first contributors. I've always wondered what's happening to so many of these people, mere victims of political powers within and without their homeland. I like to consider myself a humanist and I therefore don't think of government when I believe it's within the powers of the ordinary people like me, to do something for the ordinary people in more dire needs than me. Thanks for highlighting this.

[@lafelagnos3628]

@@LeanafromGuyana I am grateful for your efforts, sister. Glad to see that someone actually beat me to it there which means there are lots of people who feels the same as we do.

[@lafelagnos3628]

@@LeanafromGuyana Hi Leana....can you tell me why my donation is being refunded? I just received an email informing me as such without explaining why.

[@LeanafromGuyana]

@@lafelagnos3628 the site had deactivated the account because it assumed I was trying to withdraw the from from a bank account in Guyana (which cannot work) because i didn't enter the bank account info yet. I had to email them and tell them that's not the case so they reactivated it this morning. My apologies for the inconvenience. Here's the new link: gofund.me/58137327

[@BoldReflections]

🦦 NOPE….. That Land is Fertile…. Two / Three Crops can be Grow in a Year - Every Year… After Three Years this “Settlement” should have been Self-Sufficient to the point that there was Excess Food (Fruits & Vegetables & Provisions) to Sell or Trade. Everyone Digs/Sows/Reaps - Everyone Benefits! 🌻 And Do Not Come At My Comment With It! 🤫 My Wife is 💯 🇬🇾

[@differentthings7270]

I din't see any venezuelan!

[@leesbrotherslee3308]

Hi I want to help

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Drop me an email at [e-mail] and I can advise you

[@jaz20k64]

What a shame!!! The Guyana govt should form a committee to really look into the basic needs of these refugees because this is what they are...and they fled from political corruption and insecurity....so sad to seen them living under these conditions!!!

[@blackphoenix4823]

Blame the west and amerikan imperialism for the reasons of Venezuelan migration, the same neo-colonialists and imperialists who are attempting to reap Guyana of its resources. Guyana and Venezuela must unite as scions of the masses, and champions of theself-determination of the people of South America

[@eve3363]

They don't get my sympathy.

[@user-nn6dz4qr1c]

america did that

[@steverousseau9601]

Support the Venezuela people they're good people sufferings under the Oppression

[@beeharyramnnarain3432]

i do hope these are not guyanese ho are making a comit here

[@everettbarker9041]

Your story makes humans that servived this earth and universe looks bad its all in the elements and greed of men on planet earth

[@Where2nextWade]

I dont want to rain on your post but eots be honest.. you stayed in a home with a roof? Drove in a nice vehicle and toured poor areas to "asses" this is the problem NGOs are the problem yet they think they do good. You want to help people like this take your money directly to them and buy things and supplies they need and at the same time learn about them and there culture etc.. Don't keep feeding the NGO machine!

[@LeanafromGuyana]

Thank you for your comment. And because many people don't trust NGOs, I was advised to start a fund to help them myself. You don't have any reason to trust me either but I trust myself & asking you to trust me and help me to help them by donating to this GoFundMe campaign I've set up since I cannot do it alone: :gofund.me/58137327 Thank you.

[@rajkumariesingh7203]

What is the Maduro government doing to his people, The worst i have ever seen. They should start doing some farming ect...

[@sharonharipal3726]

Why doesn't Venezuela show videos like this to show the world what the Guyanese people are doing for the Venezuelan migrants?! Why are they hiding?!