JCI Antigua Donates Water Tanks to Bendals Primary School

Bendals Primary School in Antigua is on track to receive a critical infrastructure upgrade, after local chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Antigua announced a donation of large-capacity water tanks that will boost the institution’s water storage capabilities for students and staff. This charitable contribution is the latest delivery under JCI Antigua’s long-running Adopt-A-School Initiative, a community-focused program designed to support local educational facilities through hands-on problem solving and collaborative civic engagement projects. The project was led by JCI Antigua’s Youth Empowerment Committee, and the new water tanks were officially handed over to the school during a small, formal ceremony attended by organization leaders, school administration, and students. During the handover event, JCI Antigua President Collet Gordon shared special words of goodwill with Bendals Primary School students who are preparing to sit their upcoming Common Entrance Examinations. Gordon urged the candidates to approach this key academic milestone with calm confidence and steady determination, reminding them of their hard work in the lead-up to the test. Jawan Jackson, Chairman of the Youth Empowerment Committee, also offered encouragement to the student body, stressing that accessible educational resources, consistent personal perseverance, and active community support are all foundational to helping young people reach their full potential. After receiving the donation, the Principal of Bendals Primary School extended deep gratitude to JCI Antigua for the contribution, noting that the new water tanks will fill a long-unmet practical need at the school and serve as a valuable long-term resource for the entire school community. The Principal also highlighted the organization’s consistent commitment to investing in the overall well-being and academic development of Antiguan students, and welcomed the ongoing partnership. This water tank donation aligns with JCI Antigua’s core organizational mission, which centers on driving measurable positive change across the country through sustainable, community-led initiatives. Through the Adopt-A-School Programme, JCI Antigua has built ongoing partnerships with educational institutions across Antigua and Barbuda, prioritizing solutions to locally identified infrastructure and resource gaps while creating opportunities for young community leaders to build deeper connections with the neighborhoods they serve. As one more completed project in JCI Antigua’s years-long push to support local education, the donation marks another meaningful contribution to national development, carried out through intentional service and civic participation.