Digicel (Guyana) recently donated laptops to local STEM clubs in Mahaicony and Hopetown, Region Five, as part of its mission to bridge the digital divide and improve access to information for young people and students nationwide.

“The impact of this donation will be significant as around 30 budding engineers/students from the Secondary STEM Club and the soon-to-be-launched STEM club at Hopetown Primary will now have access to advanced technology that will help take their education to the next level,” the company noted in a press release.

According to Digicel, the laptops will enable students to explore the fascinating world of research, master scratch coding, and delve into the exciting world of robot programming.

“With such exceptional support from Digicel, the sky’s the limit for the students of Region Five,” Stem Coach Bradley Downer was quoted as saying in the press release.

Meanwhile, Vidya Sanichara of Digicel said, “The access to technology and the internet are essential for learning and staying connected. These devices will help to improve the lives of those in the clubs by allowing them to access educational resources, entertainment, and communication tools and create a more equitable digital world. Furthermore, these devices are helping to bridge the digital divide by providing access to the same technology and resources that those in urban areas have access to.”

According to the company, it continues to make significant investment on improving the necessary infrastructure for communities across Guyana to have access the internet and other digital services.