Digicel Jamaica Foundation Extends Funds to the St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre
On 7 September 2022, the Sister Susan Frazer, RSM Educational Complex at the St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre in Hatfield, Manchester opened its doors. The facility, which was originally founded by the Sisters of Mercy and dates back to the 1950s, was named in commemoration of Susan Frazer, the Sisters of Mercy’s area coordinator. […]
Digicel & GameNation Promote E-Sports in the Caribbean
Last summer, Jamaica’s premiere online gaming platform, GameNation, hit the market. In honour of the launch, Digicel hosted hundreds of participants at its Ocean Boulevard headquarters. One highlight of the event was a FIFA22 online tournament, led by SportsMax, WYLDE, and the Jamaica E-Sports Initiative (JEI). The competition named the best FIFA player from amongst […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation’s Support Helps Special Olympics Jamaica Train During COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the sports world was put on hold. But, that did not stop the Digicel Jamaica Foundation from supporting Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ). Finally, after much anticipation and a two-year hiatus from any major tournaments, SOJ was once again able to compete at the USA Games in Orlando, Florida from June 5 […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Uplifts Bethlehem Home
Bethlehem Home on High Holborn Street in downtown Kingston is a safe haven for people with special needs and disabilities in the Jamaican community. It provides housing, shelter, therapy and educational services to more than 60 residents. Bethlehem Home is overseen by Missionaries of the Poor, a Roman Catholic institution with over 600 members that […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Lends Technical Expertise to 24-Hour Youth Helpline
In May of 2021, the Jamaica Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) developed an around-the-clock national helpline, SafeSpot, for children and teens. Originally developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SafeSpot has expanded beyond its original purpose to help children cope with all sorts of difficult situations. In the nearly two years since, important modifications […]
Centres of Excellence Programme Assists Hospital and Rehab Centre for Children With Special Needs
The Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation has always prioritised those with special needs in its mission to create a more equitable and inclusive world for all. It works to empower this group through a variety of different ways, perhaps most importantly by providing them with accessible safe spaces in order to receive the care they […]
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation Aids Mizpeh Halfway House Through EPIC Programme
In a time of need, tools, resources and a support system are essential to getting back on your feet. Earlier this year, the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation promised to help at-risk women, girls and their families.In February, the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation made a financial contribution to the Mizpeh Halfway House in Sangre […]
EPIC Grant Supports Sustainable Agriculture and Young Farmers in Tobago
The Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation continues to invest in initiatives that promote agricultural sustainability, economic growth and entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago. Early this year, the Roxborough Police Youth Club received a grant from the Foundation’s EPIC (Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities) programme to upgrade its hydroponics greenhouse farm in Tobago. The greenhouse supplies fresh […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Helps Suga Knockout Boxing Gym With Multi-Phase Renovation
After changing locations, coping with training equipment shortages and battling medical supply gaps, the Suga Knockout Boxing Gym at The Olympic Gardens Football Club in Kingston, Jamaica, has received upgrades that will allow it to continue serving young boxers in the community. The gym was founded in 2008 by Lindel “Suga” Wallace, a professional boxer […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Supports Lucea Infant School Renovation
After six long months, the first Hanover-based project between the Digicel Jamaica Foundation and the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) was completed. The Lucea Infant School is just one of seven project collaborations between the two organisations. In the last five years, the Digicel Jamaica Foundation has contributed J$127.3 million to school renovations and partnered with […]