Telecommunications company GTT on Thursday handed over a cheque for GY$3M to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to help with the flood relief efforts in Guyana.
The money will go towards buying the much-needed supplies and support the homes of many persons in Regions Two, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten that are severely impacted by the flood.
GTT’s Marketing Communications Manager, Nicola Balram said the company is delighted to give the needed support that will help touch the lives of many homes across Guyana.
“One of our corporate promises is to strengthen our community. Over the past weeks, we have witnessed how the flood has affected the lives of thousands in our country. So, we hope this support will bring some comfort to those affected,” Balram said.
“It was only earlier this week that GTT’s CEO, Damian Blackburn, and other members of the GTT leadership team visited Regions Five and Six to speak with GTT partners, vendors, and customers on some of the new changes coming to the company,” Balram added.
She also commended the CDC for its prompt national response over the past month.
CDC’s Director-General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig who received the cheque, thanked GTT for its donation while noting that the agency welcomes all donations to support its flood relief efforts that have increased due to the unprecedented rainfall.
To support the national response effort, the CDC encourages more public-private partnerships to help meet the needs of thousands across Guyana.
Over the past month, several public and private companies have pledged support to the CDC through monetary donations and supplies as increased rainfall and flooding sweep the country.
