DIGICEL Guyana Tuesday made its annual presentation to two charitable organisations during a handing-over ceremony at its headquarters, Fort and Barrack Streets, Kingston, Georgetown.

The Hope Foundation based in Region 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) – Bartica was presented a cheque of $1M and a representative, Carol Livan Youth Advisor-Director of Board was on hand to accept the donation on behalf of the non-governmental organisation.

Digicel Events and Sponsorship Manager Gavin Hope said this is the seventh year the cell phone giant has made monetary contributions to the Hope Foundation for the continuation of their work in reaching out to persons in their community, who are infected and affected by HIV/Aids.

He added that it is their way of giving back during the festive season and they have made several donations of cash and kind to other organisations as well.

Hope stated that they have recognised the work of the Foundation and it is their way of sharing and giving at this time of the year.

He told the media yesterday morning that they have had parties for children across the country including, Linden, Blairmont, Santa Rosa and Mocha-Arcadia and next week they will have a similar party for children in the Kingston area.

Hope added that toys and goodies were also distributed to those parties via Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their helpers Elves.

He pointed out that since the start of December, they have had many charitable drives around the country as they do annually and next year will be no different.

Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Carol Livan said she was grateful for the gesture and it will be used to facilitate the work of the organisation in which they provide a variety of services free of cost to members of the public. These services take the forms of after-school programmes; youth programmes; and care and support for persons infected and affected by HIV/Aids.

Lifeline Counselling was also gifted a cheque of $1M, but a representative was not present to accept the donation yesterday.