The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) yesterday donated six Blu G70 smartphones, SIMs and $1,000 Top Up on each phone to the Future Economic Development Strategy Cooperative Society Limited (FEDS) in Linden.
A GTT statement said that FEDS is a multi-purpose co-op society that serves the community of Region Ten by providing self-employment opportunities and in other areas.
The handsets will go towards aiding selected students in the Linden community who have difficulties accessing their schoolwork online.
GTT’s Linden Retail Manager, Avril Bacchus who handed over the donation said the company is pleased to maintain its ‘Together We Rise’ support to those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We recognise the importance of access to education and the company has done a lot to support students across Guyana. Our support does not end here, and we look forward to further strengthening our community in the areas we serve and beyond,” Bacchus stated.
Secretary to the FEDS, Clyde Fowler thanked GTT for its contribution.
“We observed that many youths in the community have difficulties in accessing their schoolwork via the social platforms. While many may have access to the websites for free, some do not have the necessary devices to connect, so we are grateful for this contribution by GTT,” Fowler said.
