RBC Donates $1M For Adopt A School School

The Ministry of Education's Adopt-A-School initiative has received over $1 million more in support from corporate Trinidad. The latest pledge of $1,009,000 comes from the RBC Royal Bank. The Ministry says the donation will purchase 300 devices that will be distributed to 21 schools, which include Primary, Secondary and Special Schools, as well as schools in Tobago. Education Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly met with RBC Royal Bank Managing Director (T&T), Gretchen Camacho-Mohammed, today (Monday) to receive the bank's pledge . During the handover, Mrs. Camacho-Mohammed reiterated her organisation’s commitment to the development of communities, and highlighted that this donation is but one way the company will continue to give support. Dr. Gadsby-Dolly, while thanking the bank for the donation, commented on the critical role corporate entities play in the development of education in Trinidad and Tobago at this time. The Minister reinforced that right now, the old adage "It takes a village to raise a child" should be at the forefront of the minds of all citizens and that together, provisions can be made for access to education for all learners. Organisations and individuals interested in donating devices can contact the Ministry via 622-2181 ext. 1429 and 1426, or by email at adoptaschool@moe.gov.tt.