London, UK, – As part of Intelsat’s ongoing commitment to
communities where it operates, Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd. is
pleased to announce its support of the Dukes Meadow Community Association
Youth Project.
Located close to Intelsat’s Global Sales & Marketing headquarters in
Chiswick, West London (UK), the Dukes Meadow Youth Project aims to provide a
social outlet for young people aged 12-18 living on three social housing
estates in the area. By organizing group events, developing and overseeing
group projects, and coordinating excursions, the project aims to enhance
community spirit among youth from lower-income families, foster community
pride, teach new skills and engender a sense of direction and opportunity.
The project has until now relied entirely on volunteers. With the help of a
donation from Intelsat, professional youth workers will now be able to help
coordinate new activities and offer training to the volunteer coordinators.
Additionally, in response to enthusiastic participation by local young
people, the project will be able to serve a greater number of youth.
Recent activities undertaken by the group include development and production
of several video films which had public screenings at the local community
association. To enhance the social aspect of the activities, Intelsat has
also donated a new pool table to the Project.
John Stanton, President of Intelsat’s Carrier, Data and Internet Business
Unit commented, “Intelsat takes its social responsibility very seriously. We
are proud to support the Dukes Meadow Youth Project in Chiswick so that more
local young people can benefit from the guidance and friendly atmosphere the
program provides. The youth workers and volunteers are clearly having a
positive influence in the Dukes Meadow area and the local community.”
Kathleen Healey, Secretary of the Dukes Meadow Community Association,
commented, “The Youth Group provides a venue for young people to socialize
and have fun in a safe environment. With Intelsat’s support we can now build
on this, offering new activities to help them develop skills and confidence.
It means a great deal to us that a large organization like Intelsat has
taken such an interest in our neighborhood and wants to support our young
people.”
About Intelsat
Intelsat, Ltd. offers telephony, corporate network, video and Internet
solutions around the globe via capacity on 26 geosynchronous satellites in
prime orbital locations. Customers in approximately 200 countries rely on
Intelsat satellites and ground resources for quality connections, global
reach and reliability. As a leader in global communications, Intelsat also
inspires connections in local communities by supporting education and
quality of life initiatives that help improve the lives of young people. For
more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
Contact:
Jodi Katz
jodi.katz@intelsat.com
+1 202 944 8223
Cynthia Ritchie
cynthia.ritchie@intelsat.com
+44 (0) 20 8899 6885
