Programme to continue highlighting work of regional charities, groups

Registered community groups, charities and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will again be given the opportunity to work alongside Sagicor as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, Helping Hands, now in its second year.

The regional financial services company is now inviting nominations for the programme online via sagicor.com/helpinghands under the pillars of education, health, community and youth development and sport with both tangible and intangible support to be given to the chosen charities and their projects. Nominations may also be submitted via the organisation’s social media channels where persons can view the nomination video.

In its first year, the programme garnered over 250 nominations and highlighted the importance of inclusivity through a partnership with the Deaf Heart Project in Barbados, focused on non-communicable disease prevention. Lake Health and Wellbeing in St. Kitts and Nevis brought focus to education with SERVOL Life Centres in Trinidad and Tobago. Each charity also received much-needed equipment to further advance their causes.

Sagicor’s President and CEO, Robert Trestrail said the team is eagerly looking forward to working with this year’s charities.

“Many of the Caribbean’s charitable organisations do so much that is worthy of our support and commitment. Their commission is often a great undertaking, moved forward by brave individuals, who stand up and decide to take up the mantle of a cause or issue. We are humbled and honoured to be able to do our part and hope that our contribution helps further the important work they do.”

Helping Hands is part of Sagicor’s corporate social responsibility programme, Living our Vision Everyday (L.O.V.E.). Nominations close July 9th.

(PR)