Investing and creating opportunities for the future.

Giving back.

We're committed to supporting activities ranging from health and sports, to education, arts and culture, and the environment.

ScotiaRISE

ScotiaRISE is our social impact initiative to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups. By working together to remove barriers to advancement and increase access to opportunities, we can create a more inclusive and resilient world for everyone. And for every future.

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Global ESG Reports

Download our latest Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report to learn how Scotiabank is working to build a more sustainable business and create a more sustainable future for our customers, employees, communities and the natural environment.

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The Scotiabank Community Programme

The Scotiabank Community Programme in Guyana unites all of our charitable efforts, allowing us to have a stronger impact on a cause we care about: helping young people. Guided by our purpose, we believe our success is inherently tied to the communities we serve. Our investment in young people is focused on having meaningful and measurable impact on the lives of our future generations.

The Scotiabank Community Programme in Guyana is the foundation of Scotiabank's philanthropic efforts in the country and incorporates both corporate giving and employee volunteerism. Through partnerships with registered, charitable organizations, we support events and programmes in the areas of health and sports, to education, arts and culture, and the environment, as well as by helping the underprivileged, all to ensure that young persons have access to opportunities to realize their full potential.

The Programme is an important element of Scotiabank Group's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.

Supporting young women and girls.

Girl Guides Association

Through a collaboration with the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA), Scotiabank hopes to help provide opportunities for girls to realise their full potential. Seventy (70) girls and young women, ages 16 – 25 from under resourced Regions, are being equipped with skills needed to support their transition from high school to tertiary education and the world of work. This initiative provides them with with socio-emotional, life and living skills necessary for navigating higher education and the employment. Key activities of the programme include empowerment, debunking gender biases, developing confidence and self-esteem, providing access to jobs and institutions, and pairing girls with mentors.

Nafeeza Gaffoor - Country Manager, Scotiabank Guyana discusses the Scotiabank funded programme with Patricia Gray - President of the Guyana Girl Guides Association, and Shonetta Lowe - District Commissioner, East Coast.

Shellon Garner - Manager, Finance, Scotiabank Guyana interacts with participants in the programme during the Financial Planning Workshop.

Equipping young people with construction skills.

Habitat for Humanity

Scotiabank has supported a youth focused skills training programme facilitated by Habitat for Humanity for persons ages 16-30 years. Participants are benefitting from Construction Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Training.

The Construction Technology Training (CTT) course, introduces participants to important theoretical aspects of construction, covering aspects such as understanding structural and architectural drawings, health and safety, concrete technology, foundations and walls. The practical aspect of the course will aim to develop dexterity through on-site sessions, where participants physically engage in core construction areas of building set out, block laying, plastering and wooden roof construction, giving each participant an immersive experience in the field of construction.

The Disaster Risk Reduction Training is aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of disasters, the importance of preparedness and the role it plays in the preservation life and property in the event of a disaster.

Nafeeza Gaffoor (L) - Country Manager, Scotiabank Guyana and Jennifer Massiah, National Director, Habitat for Humanity celebrate the partnership, which will see youth across Guyana benefitting from Construction Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Training.

Participants during a practical session in the construction technology course.

Need to make a request?

Funding guidelines

The Scotiabank will consider funding for:

Organizations that are either registered charities or non-profit organizations in their jurisdictions.
Organizations that operate in countries where Scotiabank does business.
Organizations with a sustained record of achievement.
Accredited education facilities.
Programs that have measurable impact, specifically in the areas of youth, education, sport and the environment.

Funding will not be considered for:

Religious groups, unless providing a secular service open to all.
Advocacy groups, political organizations, lobbying activities.
Individuals and/or individual pursuits.
Fraternities, 12-step programs, lodges and other self-improvement organizations/societies where participation is intended primarily for the personal advancement or benefit of the participant.
Direct mail solicitations, registration fees, advertising or promotional initiatives.
Private schools (fee based).
Commercial sponsorships for business development purposes to organizations that do not provide a community benefit.

Getting started:

Please complete an application via our online portal

Your application should include (uploaded as attachments online):

Copy of certificate of registration as a Charity / Non-Profit Organisation.
A brief description of the organization, including goals and achievements.
A full description of the project for which you are requesting funding, including budget, expected outcome, benefits to end users, defined metrics and recognition plan.
Complete list of Board of Directors, Executive Management, on official letterhead (first, middle and last name for each in the following format: Date/Month/Year; the residential address and country of birth for each name).
Current financial statements/Audited Accounts.

Our review process:

Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
Requests will be assessed based on your strategic alignment to our focus areas, employee engagement opportunities, financial health, governance and intended social impact.

To request funding, complete an application via our online portal and email a detailed proposal to:

Cindy Mohammed

Manager, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility

cindy.mohammed@scotiabank.com

Deon Da Silva

Foundation Officer

deondiana.dasilva@scotiabank.com