In Seaview Gardens, a literacy initiative is gaining fresh momentum thanks to a partnership between the Desnoes & Geddes (D&G) Foundation and CAC 2000 Ltd. Together, the organisations have introduced a simple yet meaningful change: the installation of new air-conditioning units in the community’s Literacy Unit.
This upgrade complements the D&G Foundation’s ongoing $8 million investment in the literacy programme, which has already shown measurable improvements in children’s reading levels since its inception three years ago.
Principal Keisha Pessoa described the transformation in terms that go beyond comfort:
“Students already cherished the Literacy Room as their own. Now, with a more comfortable environment, they can concentrate, learn with greater confidence, and discover an even deeper love for reading.”
For CAC 2000, the contribution echoes the mission of its foundation — to uplift youth and communities through tangible support. As foundation head Gia Abraham explained, “Education is one of the most important investments we can make in Jamaica. A change as modest as improving the classroom environment can dramatically affect how students engage with learning.”
The D&G Foundation’s accountant, Dennis Beckford, underscored that progress is not measured only by infrastructure but by opportunities: “Every improvement is about unlocking potential. With CAC 2000 by our side, we’re building an environment where children can aim higher and achieve more.”
What began as a literacy programme has evolved into a cornerstone for Seaview Gardens. The Literacy Unit now stands as both a resource and a symbol — proof that community partnerships can dismantle barriers to education. With this new enhancement, D&G Foundation and CAC 2000 are reinforcing the message that small interventions, when strategically aligned, can yield lasting results for Jamaica’s next generation of leaders.
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