Both Digicel and Knutsford Express are making an effort to improve literacy in Jamaica, with the sponsorship of the Educational Conference from October 1 to October 3 at the S Hotel in Kingston.

The sponsorship announcement was made on Monday as the world celebrated UNESCO’s World International Day of Literacy.

Jamila Crooks-Brown of the Digicel Foundation says, “We are proud to support this meaningful initiative and contribute to the advancement of literacy and the removal of stigma surrounding special education in Jamaica.” 

Kristanya Crichton, marketing manager of Knutsford Express, added, “We are thrilled to officially be on board for such an important and fantastic initiative and for the opportunity to be a sponsor of the education conference this October.”

Cindy Allen-Nunes of the S Hotel, where the conference will be held, commented, “S Hotel Kingston is honoured to support the Education Conference as part of our commitment to advancing knowledge and inspiring Jamaica’s future leaders.”

The Education conference will be coordinated by Simone Sobers of Winsome Wishes for Kids.

International Literacy Day is a global observance held annually by UNESCO since 1966 to emphasise the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies.