Press Release
Donation to SMARTER Brunei
Handover of donation from AITI to SMARTER Brunei by Ir. Haji Jailani bin Haji Buntar, Chief Executive of AITI (4th from left) to Sharifah Adila Suria binti Malai Haji Abdullah, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Vice President 1 of SMARTER Brunei.
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) presented a donation of Four Thousand Brunei Dollars (B$4,000.00) to The Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei at SMARTER Brunei B.A.C.A. GIFT Centre yesterday, on Thursday, 3 August 2023.
On hand to present the donation was Ir. Haji Jailani bin Haji Buntar, Chief Executive of AITI, and received by Sharifah Adila Suria binti Malai Haji Abdullah, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Vice President 1 of SMARTER Brunei. The event included a tour of the centre’s facilities and products which showcased the students’ skills and talents. The centre’s main objective is to produce individuals with autism who can live independently.
Tour of SMARTER Brunei BACA GIFT Centre
The donation was raised through a fundraising event among the employees of AITI which was conducted by the AITI’s Sports & Social Activities (ASSA) Committee. Such an initiative is part of AITI’s corporate social responsibility and aims to cultivate teamwork and encourage the employees to give back to the community. AITI would like to acknowledge their employees’ contribution in raising the funds and hope the donation will support SMARTER Brunei in its efforts towards providing for the needs of individuals with autism in Brunei Darussalam.