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youth of the influence of African culture, through traditional stories
and historical literary works.
Collectively, these initiatives enable us, in partnership with the
national community, to create and build and preserve a rich cultural
legacy for the proud people of our nation.
CommunityDevelopment
In 2014/2015, partnerships with St. Mary’s Mucurapo Boys’ R.C.
School, St. Theresa’s Girls’ R.C. School, Petit Valley Boys’ R.C.
School, Sacred Heart Boys’ R.C. School, Sangre Grande Government
Primary School and Queen’s Royal College were key in outfitting
the schools with upgraded facilities. In that vein, support of facility
repairs to Tobago’s Lorna Lashley Save the Children Foundation,
The Trinidad Muslim League Inc., and Olive’s House helped provide
hundreds with shelter and peace of mind.
Bonds formed with the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s
Common Sense Parenting Programme and the Loveuntil Foundation
have been integral in reviving groundbreaking education initiatives
that provide critical life and vocational skills training opportunities
for disadvantaged youth and to young parents.
Finally, we continued our longstanding nation-building work
with the Butler Institute of Learning and Labour (BILL), St Ann’s/
Cascade Motivational Programme, The Cotton Tree Foundation,
and the Adult Literacy Tutors Association (ALTA); work that helped
break the cycles of poverty and illiteracy, particularly among young
people, within our society.
TheFuture
Looking at the past year, we are convinced now, more than ever, that
the Power to Make A Difference has made significant inroads into
redefining the scope of corporate social investment in Trinidad and
Tobago. Through a combination of financial and human resources
investments, the Power to Make A Difference has become a legacy
to the powerful bonds we have formed with true leaders within the
NGO and CBO communities. Bonds that will grow stronger with
every successful venture.
As we start this new phase, we are optimistic of what we can
achieve; eagerly looking forward to additional opportunities to care
for and protect the community, preserve our cultural and national
heritage, empower our nation’s young achievers, and grow and
develop with the proud people of this nation.
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