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Improving Literacy and Access to Technology

At the Digicel Foundation, we are dedicated to building brighter futures by enhancing literacy and expanding access to technology in schools throughout Jamaica. Through innovative programmes and initiatives, we're empowering educators, students, and communities to embrace the transformative power of education.

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Our Education portfolio is aligned with the United Nations' Social Development Goal to ensure that all girls and boys can access equitable and quality education. 

Our journey began with the reconstruction of Lakes Pen Basic School in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine, marking the inception of the Digicel Foundation's initiatives. In collaboration with the community and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, we turned this vision into reality, igniting hope and opportunity for generations to come.

Continuing our mission, we have forged lasting partnerships with communities, working hand in hand to enhance educational institutions at every level, from basic schools to universities. In 2009, we introduced our Enrichment Programme, aiming to boost literacy and numeracy levels across Jamaica. With a joint investment of USD$3.7 million alongside USAID, we established 231 Enrichment Rooms in primary schools nationwide, nurturing young minds and paving the way for a brighter future.

Our dedication to holistic education extends to fostering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. To date, we have renovated 13 science labs and deployed 42 mobile science units, empowering students with hands-on experiences and sparking curiosity in the sciences.

Today, we embark on a new frontier: bridging the digital divide through our STEAM initiative. With the establishment of 21 Smart Rooms in primary schools across rural Jamaica, we are equipping students with essential digital skills and resources, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. Join us on this transformative journey as we strive to build a more inclusive and empowered future through education.

231

Enrichment Rooms Established

13

Science Labs Renovated

42

Mobile Science Labs Provided

21

Smart Rooms Established

Full Steam Ahead!

Our STEAM Initiative (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) is closing the digital gap in education while fostering digital literacy among students. Beginning in 2021, our Foundation embarked on a mission to revitalize spaces in Jamaican primary schools. To date, we have successfully implemented 11 Smart Rooms. Each room is outfitted with essential tools including laptops, tablets, a printer, a MIMIO-compatible smart touchscreen, and safety features such as a smart entry door lock with a camera system.

Students attending the St. Catherine-based Homestead Primary and Infant School are the latest to have access to a smartroom. 

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Investment Highlights

Project

Enrichment Programme

Partner

USAID

Beneficiaries

231 Schools

Investments USD

$3.7M

Project

Smart Rooms Initiative

Partner

Minsitry of Education and Youth

Beneficiaries

21 Schools

Investments USD

$1.39M

Project

Mobile Science Labs

Partner

Ministry of Education and Youth

Beneficiaries

42 Schools

Investments USD

$443,107

Project

Early Childhood Institution Renovation

Partner

Early Childhood Commission

Beneficiaries

8 Schools

Investments USD

$946,746

Project Media

Upper Rock Spring Infant School
We extensively renovated the Upper Rock Spring Infant School in Hanover - providing a safer, healthier environment for students to learn, grow and play. Today, the school has received their certification from The Early Childhood Commission!
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Four Paths Primary's Smart Room
Four Paths Primary's Smart Room was the first of its kind in Clarendon! Our CEO, Charmaine Daniels (right) and Board Director, Ewort Atkinson look on as students from the school demonstrate a learning activity on their new smart technology!
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Immaculate Conception High's Mobile Science Lab
Students from the Immaculate Conception High School experiment with equipment from their mobile science lab provided by us. To date, 42 mobile science labs have been distributed in schools.
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Upper Rock Spring Infant School
We extensively renovated the Upper Rock Spring Infant School in Hanover - providing a safer, healthier environment for students to learn, grow and play. Today, the school has received their certification from The Early Childhood Commission!
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Four Paths Primary's Smart Room
Four Paths Primary's Smart Room was the first of its kind in Clarendon! Our CEO, Charmaine Daniels (right) and Board Director, Ewort Atkinson look on as students from the school demonstrate a learning activity on their new smart technology!
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Discover how the Digicel Foundation is transforming communities through impactful projects. Join us in making a difference today. Learn about our initiatives, get involved, and support our mission for positive social change.

Digicel Foundation | Jamaica

Discover how Digicel Foundation is transforming communities through impactful projects. Join us in making a difference today. Learn about our initiatives, get involved, and support our mission for positive social change