Initiating Change at the Grassroots Level

To date, the Digicel Foundation has distributed 938 grants through our Community Development portfolio, directly impacting lives across Jamaica. This portfolio is anchored by two flagship programmes: the Build Jamaica Grants and the Mek A Muckle Grants. Both are designed to empower grassroots organisations that are closest to the issues and most trusted within their communities by equipping them with the resources needed to implement projects that drive meaningful and lasting change.

Through these initiatives, we have supported projects in youth development, skills training, agriculture, social enterprise, and other areas. Many of these projects have given rise to community farms, training hubs, and small social enterprises, which not only provide services and goods but also open new pathways for economic empowerment in communities.

Community development is at the heart of our mission because it builds resilience, fosters independence, and creates environments where people can succeed together. By investing in grassroots solutions, we ensure that communities are not just recipients of aid but active participants in shaping their own futures. This approach helps break cycles of poverty, addresses local challenges with locally driven solutions, and lays the groundwork for sustainable growth that uplifts entire generations.