In a significant community development initiative, Brightstar Lottery has substantially enhanced educational opportunities for residents of The Casa de Corazon Children’s Home in Sangre Grande through its comprehensive After School Advantage (ASA) programme. The organization recently celebrated the new school term by ensuring children at the facility returned with strengthened computer skills and improved digital readiness.
During the December vacation period, Brightstar staff volunteers dedicated their time to revitalizing the home’s computer laboratory while bringing seasonal cheer to the children aged 7-16. This holiday engagement built upon substantial technological investments made earlier in June 2025, when the company conducted minor renovations and donated new desktop computers equipped with specialized digital learning software to create a secure, child-appropriate learning environment.
The technological upgrade features a strategic partnership with education technology provider Age of Learning, granting children complimentary access to the ABCmouse Early Learning Academy platform. This comprehensive digital programme is specifically designed to bolster early literacy, numeracy, and fundamental educational skills.
Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, emphasized the program’s significance: “We maintain that consistent access to quality learning tools coupled with positive support can fundamentally alter a child’s developmental trajectory. Our team derived immense satisfaction from spending the holiday season decorating the home, contributing gifts, and sharing a Christmas meal prepared by Brightstar staff while simultaneously facilitating digital literacy training.”
Tewarie-Singh further noted: “Most crucially, we aimed to reassure the children of our ongoing encouragement and support throughout their academic journeys. We take considerable pride in the meaningful investments channeled through the ASA programme at Casa de Corazon, which we believe will generate lasting educational opportunities.”
This initiative represents part of Brightstar’s broader Sustainable Play programme, with ASA serving as the organization’s flagship community project dedicated to ensuring student access to digital learning centers while developing future-ready knowledge and skills. The company continues to champion education, digital literacy, and youth empowerment initiatives throughout communities across Trinidad and Tobago.