United Way Trinidad and Tobago (UWTT) closed 2024 with powerful results across its four priority areas—Education, Family Wellbeing, Equity and Disaster Resilience. Through the support of corporate partners, donors, volunteers, NGOs and school communities, UWTT touched the lives of nearly 83,000 beneficiaries (direct and indirect), demonstrating the far-reaching impact of collective care.
Building Bridges from Learning to Success – Strengthening Education Nationwide
The Building Bridges from Learning to Success Programme continued to empower children, teachers and school communities throughout 2024. The programme supports:
- Early childhood care and education
- In-school, after-school and out-of-school learning
- Homework support and literacy development
- School leadership enhancement
- Classroom infrastructure upgrades
- Music education, including Pan in Schools
Beneficiary Impact (2019–2024)
- 6,000 students engaged
- 300+ teachers supported
- 21 schools strengthened
These efforts continue to help children build foundational skills, improve academic performance and gain the social-emotional support needed to thrive.
Family Cash Grant Programme – Direct Support for Families in Need
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UWTT Family Cash Grant Programme remains a crucial support system for vulnerable families. Through collaboration with NGOs and Building Bridges partner schools, families facing hardship were identified and supported with direct financial assistance.
Beneficiaries in 2024
- 45 cash grants disbursed
- 9 school communities supported
This programme ensures that the families who need help most have access to essential resources during difficult periods.
Community Fund Grant Programme – Supporting NGOs & Children’s Residences
UWTT’s Community Fund Grant Programme continues to strengthen the work of NGOs, community-based organisations and Children’s Residences across Trinidad and Tobago.
2024 Beneficiary Impact
- 11 Children’s Residences supported (approx. 200 children and caregivers)
- 7 NGOs/CBOs funded (approx. 16,000 beneficiaries)
These grants help ensure that children’s educational, emotional and health needs are met, while also supporting organisations addressing gaps in vulnerability across the country.
Building Stronger Families Programme – Supporting Parents, Strengthening Homes
In partnership with Families in Action (FIA), UWTT delivered the Building Stronger Families Programme to help parents build the tools needed to support their children’s wellbeing, behaviour and academic success.
Beneficiaries in 2024
- 54 workshops
- 9 schools
- 200 parents supported
These sessions reinforce the understanding that strong families create strong communities—and strong students.
Homework & Learning Support Centre – A Pilot for Academic Growth
In September 2024, UWTT launched the Homework and Learning Support Centre at Belmont Boys’ R.C. Primary School, supporting nearly 50 students at the start of the 2024–2025 academic year.
The centre provides:
- Academic reinforcement
- Social-emotional support
- Help addressing learning gaps
- Opportunities for stronger parental involvement
- A safe space to reinforce classroom learning
In early 2025, La Horquetta South Government Primary will join this pilot, with plans to expand to more Building Bridges schools.
The initiative is supported by generous in-kind donations from Nestlé and Bermudez, who provided refreshments for participating students.
Companies interested in contributing to the Homework and Learning Support Centre may contact UWTT at unitedway@uwtt.com.
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UWTT Q3–Q4 2024 Newsletter (PDF)