Digicel makes timely donation to several orphanages

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Digicel Guyana made a timely donation to several children’s homes and the Kingston community emergency food drive at a simple ceremony at its head office in Kingston.

The company has a history over the years of supporting vulnerable children in Guyana and that continues to be high on the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda.
Since its entry into the local market, Digicel has supported many charities, by making contributions to the Hararuni Girls Home, funding the reconstruction of the Mahaica Children’s Home, supporting the Guyana Special Olympics, and supporting the development of youth through sports among other initiatives.
Digicel Guyana’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gregory Dean said: “It has always been our mandate to support youths whenever we can, and more importantly in this time of COVID-19. We have also always enjoyed a good relationship with our neighbours in Kingston and are happy to help them with their drive to support persons in the community.”
The orphanages receiving donations were the Shaheed Boys Orphanage, Prabhu Sharan Orphanage, Hope Children’s Home. Representatives from these homes were present and expressed gratitude to Digicel for always thinking of them and for their continued support.
Dean further stated that “Digicel remains committed to assisting in the fight against the COVID-19 virus and will continue to provide support to this national effort as necessary”.
Among the measures taken in this regard, the company has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline workers, zero-rated calls to the Public Health Ministry’s hotlines, and provided free access to the Education Ministry; Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO); World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Public Health Ministry websites.
Digicel encourages customers to stay safe and remain indoors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and to only use information from trusted sites like PAHO, WHO, and local Government websites.
The company has also introduced several measures that will allow customers to stay connected during this time. Some of these measures include Free Night Talk from 9pm-6am, removal of Credit U transfer charges, and Top-Up bill payments by postpaid customers. Digicel’s customer care agents can be reached by dialling 100, or through Digicel’s Live Chat (available on the website or MyDigicel app) and its various social media platforms. Customers are encouraged to utilise Live Chat as their first means of contact. Visit Digicel Guyana https://www.digicelgroup.com/gy/en/mobile.html for more information.