Marubeni Donates US$10,000 To Immortelle Children’s Centre for Special Education
September 26th, 2024 | Related To: Sandra Welch-Farrell & Company
Marubeni Power International Inc. has donated US$10,000 to The Immortelle Children’s Centre for Special Education in St. Anns, Port of Spain. The donation injects much-needed funds into the range of multidisciplinary programmes at the Centre, which currently supports 36 students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
“Marubeni Power International has been a partner of PowerGen in Trinidad and Tobago for over 17 years and we are privileged to have the opportunity to support valuable social initiatives here,” said Mo Majeed, Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director Caribbean, Marubeni Power International Inc., at a visit to Immortelle Centre on Tuesday 17th September. “Our corporate social responsibility portfolio is a very important part of the work we do across the Caribbean, and in all of our territories. We truly admire the incredible work being done at the Immortelle Centre in providing personalised care and support for its students, and it was a joy to interact with them today.”
The Centre provides therapeutic services and educational support for its students who range from 5 years old to adults enrolled in the vocational programme. Principal Charlene Gittens expressed her deep appreciation for the donation. “Marubeni’s contribution has enabled us to provide more tailored and impactful interventions for our students. The donation will help us maintain and expand the facilities and tools in several of our development programmes, helping our students reach their fullest potential,” shared Principal Gittens.
Headquartered in Japan, the Marubeni Corporation has offices in 67 countries and employs 45,000 people around the world. The corporation has a diverse portfolio, including but not limited to the power and energy business.
