Digicel Foundation Champions Inclusion and STEM Education on Read Across Jamaica Day

Kingston, Jamaica – May 6, 2025 – In celebration of Read Across Jamaica Day, the Digicel Foundation joined the national movement to inspire a love for reading and learning in young Jamaicans.

Volunteers, including Digicel Foundation board directors, visited four schools, two of which serve students with special needs, to read the empowering children’s book “Likkle Einsteins Crack the Code” by local author and STEM Builders Learning Hub CEO, Kavelle Hylton.

The book follows a group of young explorers as they tackle real-world problems through coding, teamwork, and inclusion. These messages align perfectly with the Foundation’s commitment to accessible education and digital literacy.

“Our participation this year reflects our belief that every child, regardless of ability, deserves access to stories that inspire them to dream big and think differently,” said Antoinette Heirs, Digicel Foundation Board Director. “Reading the book “Likkle Einsteins Crack the Code” was a reminder of how inclusion and STEM education can shape the future of our children and our country.”

In addition to reading “Likkle Einsteins Crack the Code”, Digicel Foundation volunteers led an exciting robotics activity, engaging the students in an interactive learning experience.

The Read Across Jamaica Day initiative is one of many ways the Foundation is fostering education through technology. The Foundation established 21 state-of-the-art Smart Labs to help bridge the digital divide.

Earlier this year, the Foundation also launched its Safer Internet Together (SIT) programme, aiming to educate students across 150 schools on responsible and secure internet use. This national programme will also reach elderly citizens, service clubs, and businesses, ensuring that all members of society are equipped to navigate the digital world confidently and safely.