The IGT volunteer team arrive fresh and ready for a day of IGT Global Giving Month activities at the Autistic Society of T&T headquarters, Autism Place in D’Abadie, on 16th May.
The IGT volunteer team arrive fresh and ready for a day of IGT Global Giving Month activities at the Autistic Society of T&T headquarters, Autism Place in D’Abadie, on 16th May.


MONDAY, 02 JUNE 2025, PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: International Game Technology (“IGT”), a global leader in gaming, celebrated Global Giving Month by volunteering at the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago (“ASTT”) headquarters, Autism Place, in D’Abadie. The IGT volunteer team coordinated activities, including baking and decorating cupcakes and expanding the ASTT’s kitchen garden, for a recreational group for adult members with autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”).

Joseph Roberts of the ASTT adult recreation group and Kandice Boisson, IGT Draw Coordinator, share a cheerful wave before kicking off IGT’s Global Giving Month activities at Autism Place in D’Abadie on 16th May.
Joseph Roberts of the ASTT adult recreation group and Kandice Boisson, IGT Draw Coordinator, share a cheerful wave before kicking off IGT’s Global Giving Month activities at Autism Place in D’Abadie on 16th May.

“Through our Global Giving Month initiative, we dedicated staff time and energy to uplift our NGO partners in ways that are meaningful and aligned with their unique needs,” said Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean. “Over the years, we have donated iPads and assistive devices for use at Autism Place, and Global Giving Month is a welcome opportunity to extend our support beyond digital learning into other areas where ASTT reached out to us as a partner to offer a helping hand.”

 Stirring up smiles and sweet moments: Jeran Romero (centre) joins IGT employees Cherisse Charles (left) and Rowen Marshall (right) in baking cupcakes on 16th May at Autism Place in D’Abadie.
 Stirring up smiles and sweet moments: Jeran Romero (centre) joins IGT employees Cherisse Charles (left) and Rowen Marshall (right) in baking cupcakes on 16th May at Autism Place in D’Abadie.

Since 2012, ASTT has been one of 18 local non-profit organisations supported by IGT’s ASA programme, the company’s flagship community initiative devoted to providing youth with access to technology at digital learning centres in communities where IGT operates.

Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, and Tristan Samaroo, IGT Accounting Coordinator, add soil to the vertical planters in preparation for planting at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.
Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, and Tristan Samaroo, IGT Accounting Coordinator, add soil to the vertical planters in preparation for planting at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.

“We are deeply grateful to IGT and its volunteers for spending meaningful time with our adult recreational group,” said Amoy Raymond, the Centre Manager at ASTT. “All of our adults with ASD were actively engaged in the cooking and gardening activities. I especially appreciated the attention, patience, and positive interaction with our clients, including those with limited communication skills.”

Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, teams up with the ASTT adult recreation group to plant seedlings at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.
Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, teams up with the ASTT adult recreation group to plant seedlings at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.

Raymond shared a particularly touching moment with one of the ASTT adult recreation group clients, Chelster, who, “waved me over to show me his decorated cupcake and gave me a tight hug. I became teary-eyed as I watched his face and how happy he looked – it’s not just about the activities or the wonderful memories created, it’s about showing them that they are seen, valued, and included. Thank you, IGT staff, for doing that today.”

Tristan Samaroo, IGT Accounting Coordinator, and Tanya Singh, IGT Global People Services Representative, gather gardening supplies to plant seedlings in the new vertical planters at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.
Tristan Samaroo, IGT Accounting Coordinator, and Tanya Singh, IGT Global People Services Representative, gather gardening supplies to plant seedlings in the new vertical planters at Autism Place in D’Abadie, as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.

This initiative is part of IGT’s wider Global Giving Month campaign, which mobilises employees worldwide to take the lead in volunteer efforts that create lasting, meaningful impact in their communities, alongside the company’s ongoing ASA programme.

(L-R) IGT volunteers Chelsea Alleyne, Administrative Assistant, Laura Da’Breau, Strategic Accounts Associate, and Leslie-Ann Baxam, Draw Coordinator Lead, plant pachoy in the newly installed hydroponics system at Autism Place in D’Abadie.
(L-R) IGT volunteers Chelsea Alleyne, Administrative Assistant, Laura Da’Breau, Strategic Accounts Associate, and Leslie-Ann Baxam, Draw Coordinator Lead, plant pachoy in the newly installed hydroponics system at Autism Place in D’Abadie.
As part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May, ASTT Centre Manager Amoy Raymond (centre) gets help from Mykel Mottley, IGT Product Trainer (on the right), and ASTT adult recreation group member Raul Sankar in fulfilling her vision of planting a vegetable garden at Autism Place in D’Abadie.
As part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May, ASTT Centre Manager Amoy Raymond (centre) gets help from Mykel Mottley, IGT Product Trainer (on the right), and ASTT adult recreation group member Raul Sankar in fulfilling her vision of planting a vegetable garden at Autism Place in D’Abadie.
IGT volunteers join Amoy Raymond (centre in blue) to display cupcakes they baked and decorated with the Autism Society of T&T’s Adult Recreation Group as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.
IGT volunteers join Amoy Raymond (centre in blue) to display cupcakes they baked and decorated with the Autism Society of T&T’s Adult Recreation Group as part of IGT’s Global Giving Month activities on 16th May.
 IGT Global Giving Month Volunteers Laura Da’Breau, Strategic Accounts Associate, Sterling Toussaint, IGT Procall Representative, and Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, display cupcakes decorated by the ASTT adult recreation group at Autism Place, D’Abadie, on 16th May.
 IGT Global Giving Month Volunteers Laura Da’Breau, Strategic Accounts Associate, Sterling Toussaint, IGT Procall Representative, and Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, display cupcakes decorated by the ASTT adult recreation group at Autism Place, D’Abadie, on 16th May.

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About IGT’s After School Advantage Programme:

 

As part of IGT’s Sustainable Play™ initiatives, After School Advantage (ASA) is the company’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology at digital learning centers in communities where IGT operates. The program ensures students have access to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities while developing the knowledge and skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Since 2011, IGT and its subsidiaries have opened 38 ASA computer labs across the English-speaking Caribbean. As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its global communities, IGT aims to continually enhance the technological awareness of students and prepare them to contribute to the social and infrastructural development of the Caribbean.

 

 

About IGT Trinidad and Tobago:

 

As the full-service lottery provider to the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), IGT

manages the distribution, accounting and validation of the Lottery’s instant ticket business. In addition to lottery and instant ticket services, through VIA, a commercial services company, IGT provides prepaid mobile phone top-up and bill payment services over lottery terminals in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

 

About IGT:

 

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.