ANSA McAL Barbados has stepped forward to support the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus Endowment Fund, a visionary initiative aimed at assisting academically gifted students who face significant financial hurdles. The fund, conceptualized by Sandra Griffith-Carrington, the campus officer of Alumni Relations in 2022, seeks to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the educational aspirations of deserving students. Many of these students have already triumphed over substantial life challenges, and the fund is designed to eliminate yet another obstacle on their path to success. The official launch of the fund was marked by a live Social Mediathon event, graced by the presence of Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados. The event successfully raised US$30,000 to initiate the fund. ANSA McAL Barbados expressed its pride in contributing to this noble cause, emphasizing that the donation underscores the company’s steadfast dedication to education, community development, and youth empowerment across the Caribbean. Rachel Pilgrim, Head of Marketing at ANSA McAL Barbados, remarked, ‘Our youth are our future, and by investing in their education today, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Caribbean tomorrow.’ Sandra Griffith-Carrington extended her gratitude to ANSA McAL, stating, ‘No gift is too small as we collectively strive to enhance the capacity of our region’s nations.’
