Banks DIH Limited has made a substantial donation to 27 organisations to a tune of over $4 million.
Representatives of organisations along with Chairman Clifford Reis and Directors of Banks DIH Limited at the ceremony
At a simple ceremony held at Thirst Park, Greater Georgetown, the Human Resources Director, Andrew Carto said that the presentation of Deeds of Covenant to faith-based and other organisations is part of the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities in which it operates.
“This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility as we embrace the work of these organisations that perform charitable work across Guyana,” he added.
Chairman, Clifford Reis and Managing Director George McDonald made the presentations to the representatives.
Sister Julie Matthews, of St John’s Bosco Boy’s Orphanage, who spoke on behalf of the recipients, expressed gratitude to Banks DIH Limited for providing assistance to the organisations.
“We are encouraged by the financial support given by Banks DIH in assisting us to serve the society in a meaningful way,” she added.
The 27 organisations were Missionaries of Charity, St Andrew’s Kirk, The Scouts Association of Guyana, Girls Guides Association, St John’s Ambulance Brigade, The Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Uncle Eddie’s Home, Salvation Army, Gentlewomen’s Relief Association, St George’s Cathedral, St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, Guyana Red Cross Society, Guyana Society for the Blind, Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, St Thomas Moore Men’s Home, St Philip’s Parish Church, St Vincent De Paul Society, St George’s Cathedral (School Feeding Programme), Dharm Shala, Guyana Sanathan Dharma Maha Saba, Shaheed’s Boys and Girls Orphanage, St Ann’s Orphanage, St John’s Bosco Boy’s Orphanage, Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre and Our Lady of the Mount Charities.
Banks DIH, over the years, has also made major donations to the education and sport sectors in Guyana.
