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ANNUAL REPORT 2023 23Social wellbeingAs we continue to develop our new strategies and initiatives, the Guardian Neediest Cases Fund continued to be %u2018A Friend in Need%u2019 to many families throughout Trinidad and Tobago in 2023. The Fund helped four hundred and eighty-three (483) needy persons/families with one hundred and ninetyseven thousand, seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and ninety-one cents ($197,726.91).The Fund%u2019s annual Christmas Grants were given to four hundred and thirty-two (432) recipients whilst other persons/families benefitted from other financial and medical assistance. We also increased the number of book grants. Twenty-nine (29) school children benefitted from this initiative, and sums to the total value of seventeen thousand, one hundred and ninety dollars ($17,190.00) were disbursed. The children were from primary, secondary and technical vocational schools, and the grants were with respect to textbook purchases.Guardian Neediest Cases Fund continued with its 2nd Annual Children%u2019s Christmas Party which was held at the Sangre Grande SDMS Primary School ground. Fifty-three (53) underprivileged children from the community had a fun filled day with games, eats and toys whilst thirty-five (35) families received food hampers.It is hoped that in 2024 the Guardian Neediest Cases Fund will continue to do as much as it can to be A Friend in Need to the neediest persons/families amongst us. The Board of trustees extends a heartfelt %u2018Thank You%u2019 to all organizations and individuals who assisted us in achieving our goals in 2023 and we look forward to even greater collaboration in the future.The Couva South Government School in collaboration with the Primary Guidance Personnel of the Student Support Services Division, Caroni District, under the Ministry of Education%u2019s Career Guidance Mandate, hosted a Career Fair on Thursday 16th November 2023 at the school%u2019s compound, Lisas Boulevard, Couva.News Anchor Ryan Bachoo along with Events Manager Kristy Ramnarine and Communications Specialist Michael Ramsingh participated in the career demonstration.Students ranging from Infant 1 to Standard Five were able to get first hand knowledge from the media professionals who have all worked in the newsroom and they were educated about the various jobs and roles in the media industry.Guardian Media participates in Career Fair