DIGICEL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THE BIG 10!
FRIDAY AUGUST 05, 2022: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- “We want you to know that your support and trust has been invaluable to the execution of 549 projects impacting the 192,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago.” These were the celebratory words uttered by Digicel Foundation CEO, Penny Gomez in speaking with staff and Digicel customers on the milestone day on July 25th as the Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The commemorative day was filled with activities for staff including cake, party games and tokens. One key highlight of the day was the launch of the Red Army – staff volunteers who will be involved in community outreach activities supported by the Foundation. The Foundation was also keen on showing further appreciation for customers whose support aids in its outreach initiatives. The team gave 10% off the 10 day plan for customers on July 25. All NEW Digicel Plus customers’ sign-ups between Jul25-Jul 31 get 10% off their base subscription for a month and HBO free for one month.
The Digicel Foundation began in 2012 and over the years has focused its efforts on improving opportunities for persons with special needs and enabling community based organisation to develop and transform community spaces. Some of its flag ship initiatives have been ‘Preparing You’, a disaster management and emergency evacuation programme for persons with special needs. Other initiatives such as therapy based education programme, Aquaponics at special needs schools and sport for development initiatives evidenced through its support to Special Olympics TT are some of the efforts which they have embarked on to bolster inclusion efforts in Trinidad and Tobago. In community development, the Foundation has made its mark through its annual grants programme, EPIC and to date there are 120 EPIC projects throughout T&T. The Foundation’s Girls Power Tech event has continued to inspire young women to consider careers in ICT.
COVID restrictions allowed the Foundation to incorporate more digital technology in its community outreach efforts. As such, the Foundation moved to used apps to reach beneficiaries. They also donated devices to those most vulnerable and facilitated internet and data packages so that youth, girls and persons with disabilities can access the digital world.
For more information on the Digicel TT Foundation visit the website at digicelfoundation.org and follow them on Instagram and Facebook at digicelfoundationtt.
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About Digicel
As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that’s every minute, all day, every day.
Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of eight apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D’Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming, (PlayGo) enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver the complete digital experience.
Serving consumer and business customers in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and Pacific with investments of over US$7 billion and a commitment to communities in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, and Trinidad & Tobago, the Digicel Foundation has contributed to positive outcomes for over three million people to date.
With its Better Together brand, Digicel is promising “simply more” to its customers and communities as the company’s 7,000 employees worldwide work together to make this pledge a powerful reality day in, day out.
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The Digicel Foundation has nurtured its relationship with SOTT over the past decade plus and has been the proud title sponsor of the annual Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago (SOTT) National Games for the last 13 years. Additionally, funding is dedicated towards SOTT’s Community Training programmes. These are all initiatives that bolster the holistic sport development programme for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Young women between the ages of 15-21 wishing to pursue a career in Information Computer Technology (ICT) can look forward to the inspiration and knowledge that the Foundation’s annual Girls Power Tech event brings.
Digicel Foundation CEO, Penny Gomez (right) presents a customer with some tokens of appreciation during the 10 year anniversary celebrations on July 25th, 2022.
The Digicel and Digicel Foundation team were excited to be a part of the Foundation’s 10 year anniversary celebrations! (L-R) Trijata Maraj, Digicel Head of Marketing, Digicel Foundation CEO- Penny Gomez, Digicel Foundation Project Cordinator Diana Mathura-Hobson, Digicel Board Director, Bibi Mohamed-Singh, Digicel Foundation Finance Accountant- Misha Jackman and Digicel Foundation Board member- Laura Dowrich
The Foundation’s 10th Anniversary celebration was filled with activities for staff including cake, party games and tokens. One key highlight of the day was the launch of the Red Army – staff volunteers who will be involved in community outreach activities supported by the Foundation.