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U.S. Embassy donates four computers to the Bahamas Red Cross After School Mentoring Program

August 1, 2007

On Tuesday, July 31, the U.S. Embassy presented the Bahamas Red Cross’ Blue Hills Road facility with four computers that will assist with its After School Mentoring Development Program.  The Embassy responded to an appeal from the Red Cross for desktop computer systems to foster the academic development of children in that community.  Prior to the donation, the after-school mentoring facility was equipped with only one computer that was used by more than thirty students. Now, with four additional computers, the four trained instructors on staff will be better equipped to teach basic computer skills and assist with homework for the students that use the facility each day.    

U.S. Chargè d’Affaires, Dr. Brent Hart stated that the Embassy is pleased to be able to assist the youth in such a tangible way:  “I hope the computers will open new windows of information for the young people to support their academic development.”  The Embassy’s Information Systems Specialists, Wesley Kane and Bonita Johnson, installed the four desktop computer systems and noted that it was both a wonderful opportunity and a rewarding experience to be able to assist The Bahamas Red Cross.  National Youth Officer at the Bahamas Red Cross, Mrs. Exanna Dormeus thanked the Embassy for the computers noting:  “This presentation is very important.  The computers will enhance the knowledge the students need in today’s society.  I am sure we will see much growth and academic development in the program”. 

With the opening of the 2007/2008 academic school year just a few weeks away, The Bahamas Red Cross is still in need of additional items such as school supplies, uniforms and snacks for its After-School Mentoring Program.  If you would like to assist, please contact Mrs. Exanna Dormeus at The Bahamas Red Cross.

Photo shows from left:  Wesley Kane, Systems Administrator at the U.S. Embassy; Exanna Dormeus, National Youth Officer, Bahamas Red Cross; Bonita Johnson, Information Systems Officer, U.S. Embassy and Morgan Donathan, community service volunteer from St. Andrew’s High School standing in front of the computers donated by the U.S. Embassy.