Toka
Village Profile
Toka village is a community in North Rupununi, Region 9, with a population of approximately 208 residents. The main economic activities for this community are farming and small trade.
Main Infrastructure
COMMUNITY PROFILE
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Name
Toka Village
Satellite/s
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Region
9
Area of land
12.5sq miles
Titled/untitled
Titled
Name of Toshao
Michael De Mondoca
Total Number of Councilors
6
Number of senior Councilors
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Number of Female Councilors
Numbers of male Councilors
6
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total population of 2007
Total population of 2008
201
Total population of 2009
206
Number of households
45
Average income per month(where applicable)
1st Language
Makushi
2nd Language
English
Religion
Christian
Means of communication
Radio
Means of electricity
Solar System
Types of transportation
Bicycles, motor bikes, Tractor, horse
Nearest town or village for marketing linkages
Brazil, Lethem
Seasonal patterns
Oct-April(dry)
May-Sept(wet)
Soil Type
Sandy loam, hard clay
Major economic activities
Small trade, crash crop
Number of Nursery school teachers
1
Status of teachers(trained/untrained)
Trained
Name of primary School
Toka Primary school
Number of primary school students
36
Number of primary school teachers
3
Status of Teachers( trained or untrained)
1 trained, I untrained,1 volunteer
Name of secondary school
Number of secondary school students
Number of Secondary school Teachers
Status of Teachers (trained/untrained)
Health Facility
Type of Health Facility
Health hut
Health personnel
Community health worker
Common illness affecting communities
Common cold, skin infection, conjunctivitis
Source of water supply
Wells, spring,creek
BUILDINGS
Other main buildings
Women’s sewing building, old health hut, food processing building
INFRASTRUCTURE
Other infrastructure
2 water threstle with 4 400blns tanks each
Village farm
Village corral
EQUIPMENT
Other Equipment
Mist Blower
12” water pump
2 manual spray cans
GROUPS
List of social groups and clubs
Toka Youth Development Club
Malaria Health Group
Resources
SWOT of the Village
Strengths: Collectively has strong representation and communication skills to address Village issues &
needs.
Weakness: Poor support in village activities due to temporary migration related to jobs and income
Sourcing.
Opportunities: Close proximity highway read access for potential income generating ventures, Health
And Education programmes.
Threats: Close proximity to highway road access can influence negative culture change Express of youths and others to drugs and criminal influences.
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Unpredictable climate patterns on crops, livestock and water supply.
Development Plans
Village Rules
Village Rules are an essential element in good governance. As such, Toka will commence discussion towards drafting their village rules in accordance with the constitution, Amerindian act, and other National Laws.
General community Development Plans for Community
Communication: Install internet System.
Health: Improve Health & Sanitation Standards through awareness programs & projects.
Education: Lobby for Computer use in primary school through village projects income.
Electricity: Encourage community members to case and efficiently make use of existing solar system available to all families.
Water: Improve current distribution system through treatment and closer proximity to homes.
Agriculture: Extend on acreages of sustainable area crops to meet commercial supply with a focus of supporting families & Groups to manage personal Plots.