CELEBRATING THE MAGIC OF READING

Digicel Foundation CEO Penny Gomez (seated in the centre) is joined by some of the day’s volunteer readers at the Digicel Foundation’s event ‘Unlocking Worlds: Literacy and Inclusion for All’.

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2024: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO –  In honour of International Literacy Day, the Digicel Foundation hosted the event ‘Unlocking Worlds: Literacy and Inclusion for All’ for students of special needs and migrant schools on Friday 6 September. The venue, Goodwill Industries in Port of Spain, was transformed into an Enchanted Literacy Forest – a magical, themed setting with creative décor, interactive activities, and engaging storytelling sessions to spark imaginations.

Deputy Mayor of Port-of-Spain Councillor Abena Hartley has the rapt attention of students during her storytelling session.

Deputy Mayor of Port-of-Spain Councillor Abena Hartley joined Digicel Foundation Directors, Senior Management from the Digicel Executive Team and staff volunteers in the interactive storytelling experience. The stories were translated into Spanish by staff volunteer Naidelyn Rojas Figueroa and into sign language by the Principal of the Cascade School for the Deaf, Ms. Monsegue.

Students were eager to share their thoughts with Digicel Foundation Director Guy Small during his interactive storytelling session.

Each child was gifted a book from the series read on the day, as well as snacks and fruits that they picked from the Enchanted Literacy Forest.

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Students explore a sensory garden as they enter the storytelling room.

Digicel Foundation CEO Penny Gomez leads the students in cheering on their storyteller, Digicel Foundation Director Romona Boiselle-Ramono (far right), and their translator, Naidelyn Rojas Figueroa (far left).

Students have fun picking fruits from the ‘enchanted garden’ as part of the day’s activities.