Women in Action for the Needy and Destitute (Wand) president Jan Bocas-Ryan says families from the Morvant community will benefit from using computers for learning and entertainment.She was speaking at the computer handover ceremony to The St Francois Valley Road and Romain Lands Community Centre, formerly Misir Community Centre, on July 26.
Canadian High Commissioner G�rard Latulippe donated funds for the eight computers.The project marked the second community-based collaboration between the Canadian High Commission and Wand in East Port-of-Spain.
"It is estimated that more than 50 families and as many children will have direct access to the computers, providing an avenue for group interactions, learning and entertainment," Bocas-Ryan said.
"The impact will be measured by the improvements in the skills of the children, youth and adults in the community, having this tool to expand their experience."
Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly said the Ministry was working to enhance and empower communities throughout Trinidad.She said it was facilitating the development of a sustainable creative sector through T&T's diverse culture and the arts.
Gadsby-Dolly said community centres provided the hub for these initiatives.
Adrian Leonce, MP for Laventille East/Morvant said the community centre will be used as a teaching model for other centres.He said the Government was embarking on providing a proper system for all community centres within his constituency and had partnered with UTT, Wand and other NGOs in developing a programme that will not only measure benefits but also provide business opportunities.