Aneela Adrian

Guyana Animation Network (GAN) Inc.

Founded in 2016, the Guyana Animation Network Inc. commonly referred to as GAN, ventured into one of the most unconventional causes in Guyana and the Caribbean: raising awareness and advocating for youth opportunities in animation and digital media. With the vision, "To lead, activate and contribute to change in Guyana's Animation and Digital Media Industries", this organization has created multi-dimensional levels of connectivity for the digital and creative community in Guyana, particularly at the youth level. The organization's main activities include the Annual Digital Painting Summer Camp, the Creating Creative Connections Master Classes, Animation Collaborations and the Girls in ICT Interschools' Initiative, all aimed at inspiring innovation and creativity. The organization also organizes trips to international festivals, conferences and events for training, employment and exposure. After only one year of official operation, the organization has 80+ registered members, 189+ student beneficiaries, 15+ special projects volunteers and 50+ public-private local and overseas corporate connections.