Community Development
Transforming communities
We partner with civil society, international agencies, private and public sector to transform community spaces and create sustainable social change in Trinidad and Tobago.
Where Digicel grows, so too must
the communities in which we operate.
Digicel Foundation continues to make an indelible mark in communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Our mandate encourages public-private sector partnerships and enables community-based organisations to implement sustainable social interventions.
Our grant programme; EPIC – (Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities) was launched in 2016, and has benefitted over 85,000 persons in Trinidad and Tobago. To date, we have supported 150 EPIC projects in Trinidad and Tobago with an investment of US$1.1 million (TT$7.2 million).
At the Digicel Foundation, we invest in initiatives that support vulnerable women, marginalised groups and other underserved communities.
Our community development partnerships also include social entrepreneurs, media influencers, youth and organisations that support women who are survivors of domestic violence. The Digicel Foundation will continue to support social change interventions by empowering Non-Profit Organisation (NPOs) to develop projects that are community-oriented and people-driven.
150
EPIC projects
96
Zippy's Friends Schools
50
Community engagement grants
Your Partners In the Community
The Digicel Foundation partnered with Beausejour Community Council to establish a Dirt Over and Indigenous Bakery in Diego Martin.
Beausejour Dirt Oven & Indigenous Bakery
Community Development Statistics
| FY 2023—2024 | Target | As at September 2023 | % Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Development Grants Awarded | 10 | 9 | 70% |
| Projects for Vulnerable Communities | 3 | 0 | 45% |
Investment Highlights
Project
Community Engagement
Partner
Community Based Organisations
Beneficiaries
7,750
Investments USD
$85,582
Project
COVID Relief
Partner
NGOs & Special Needs Organisations
Beneficiaries
12,065
Investments USD
$388,640
Project
Empowerment through Employment
Partner
Nature Seekers
Beneficiaries
1,700
Investments USD
$10,300
Project
EPIC
Partner
Community Based Organisations
Beneficiaries
85,000
Investments USD
$1.1 million
Project
Extraordinary Endeavours
Partner
Agitate Media
Beneficiaries
30
Investments USD
$3,822
Project
Honey Seco
Partner
Brasso Seco/Morne La Croix Farmers’ Association
Beneficiaries
150
Investments USD
$32,467
Project Media
Court Shamrock
We partner with marginalised groups and underserved communities. Our partnership with Court Shamrock provides support to men who are socially displaced.
Reading Room
Through our grant funding, we partner with community based organisations to develop indoor spaces such as reading rooms.
Tringlobe Media
Enhancing livelihoods is at the top of our agenda. Partnering with key stakeholders like the Media is a critical component of the work we do. Some groups like, Tringlobe media have accessed grant funding to develop sustainable initiatives that boost food security and generates an income for beneficiaries.
Court Shamrock
We partner with marginalised groups and underserved communities. Our partnership with Court Shamrock provides support to men who are socially displaced.
Reading Room
Through our grant funding, we partner with community based organisations to develop indoor spaces such as reading rooms.
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