CHIEF Operations Officer (COO) of GTT’s Home Solutions & Fixed Networks, Eshwar Thakurdin, recently donated one year of free fibre service, a desktop computer, printer, stationery and personal care items to the Hope Children’s Home in Enmore, East Coast Demerara.

According to GTT, the contribution came as a token to the community of Enmore after GTT completed its second phase of fibre roll-out in the area to benefit hundreds of households.
During a simple handing over ceremony at the home, Thakurdin encouraged the children to continue to put their best foot forward.

He said that the internet is an integral part of youth development in the 21st century, and that GTT is doing its utmost to ensure that more communities have access to a reliable and modern internet solution.

“We are committed to building stronger communities and the internet has a very important role to play in that. It opens the door to many new opportunities, opportunities we are committed to ensuring that you have” the COO told the children during his remarks.

He added that more than 50 per cent of homes in the country now have access to GTT’s fibre service as the company continues to reliably connect its customers.

Administrator of the institution, Kamal Samichand, said that the facility, which is managed by the Church of Christ, was established in 2001 and currently houses 24 children.

She expressed her appreciation to GTT for the donation that will keep the children reliably connected to the internet, and said that it will have a positive impact on their education.

“Many of the children currently share tablets to do their research. The computer and printer are really going to help them with their assignments and we are thankful to GTT for that and all the other supplies that we received,” Samichand said.