About BAY
The Belmopan Active Youths (BAY) was founded in April 2012 by Mrs. Anna Banner- Guy. With her new portfolio of youth development, City Councillor Banner-Guy intended to learn more about the youth population's challenges and opportunities
within her community. With a mission to EDUCATE, ENGAGE and EMPOWER the youths of Belmopan and its surrounding communities, since its inception, BAY has and continues to impact and invest in youths through the development of positive programs and recreational activities. To date, the organization has directly engaged over six hundred young people through its
various programs including the BAY Marching Band and Dance Group, its Community Park Rehabilitation Program, its sporting initiatives, its Youth Drug Demand Reduction Project, its Job Creation, and Entrepreneurship Development Project, it’s Literacy for
Progress Project and most recently its Violence Reduction Project. Led by a passionate group of young leaders, the organization continues to utilize and celebrate the potential and talent of youths by bringing their ideas to life, involving them in planning and decision-making, and honing their leadership skills while engendering a spirit of volunteerism. Though it is a youth group, BAY has welcomed the assistance and expertise of adult community members who have and continue to participate in the organization’s various programs, as leaders and mentors.
Meet The Board
Anna Banner Guy is the founder and president of Belmopan Active Youths. She is an avid community activist and former politician whose passion is to see youths equipped with the necessary tools to be successful, contributing citizens. She is a proud mother and grandmother.
Saidy Moore Godette, is a holder of a Bachelor's in History and Geography and a
Master's in Education and Management from The University of the West Indies.
She is an educator with over 13 years of experience lecturing Psychology, History
and Geography. She is currently the owner of The Art Shack Belize, an Art
Gallery, Marketing and Design Company in Belmopan. Saidy is also an adjunct
lecturer at Galen University and frequently writes marketing and business articles.
Rudolph Castillo is an Economist with over 30 years of experience in key roles at several major institutions. He began his professional career as an Economist at the Central Bank of Belize, after which he spent more than 10 years as a Senior Auditor with KPMG Peat Marwick. He later joined the Belize Bank Limited as the Country Manager of Credits, a post that he held for over 10 years. Mr. Castillo later joined the National Bank of Belize Limited as the Bank's first Corporate/Business Manager for 7 years up to 2023. Mr. Castillo is the Founder and Managing Director of Cuhune Limited. Today he is pursuing the establishment of a National Cohune Industry.
David Daniel Smith is the founder and Owner of ‘In Awe Films’ a 2D animation studio. David holds several awards, including winning the youth of the Year award twice for Youth in Media and youth in visual art category from the National Youth Awards. Most notable Short film from the Belize International film Festival, and the disrupter award from the 2024 Blaze Awards. David is passionate about youth work and uses creativity as a bridge for youth outreach.
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Prudencia Cal is an experienced and dedicated youth coordinator with a passion for empowering young people and fostering their growth through educational, recreational, and social programs. With a background in science, Prudencia has worked for 3 years with diverse youth populations, helping to build strong, supportive environments where young individuals can thrive. She is currently the Youth Coordinator and Treasurer at Belmopan Active Youths
Hi, I’m Edelmi, chairperson of the sporting committee and a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning. I hold a degree in English and am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Management. Psychology fascinates me, and I’m deeply passionate about understanding the human mind. As a dream enthusiast, I love exploring the mysteries of dreams and how they reflect our inner worlds.