bmobile has joined forces with Kids In Need of Direction (KIND) to honour student storytellers and artists at the NGO’s annual Short Story and Art Competition, an initiative that champions empathy, imagination, and community spirit across Trinidad and Tobago.

KIND, based in Laventille, has spent over two decades empowering vulnerable children and families through programmes in education, wellness, food security, and emotional resilience. Its year-round KIND Mind Initiative (KMI) offers after-school support, summer camps, and mental-wellness outreach designed to build both academic skills and emotional strength.

“KIND’s work closely mirrors bmobile’s commitment to building more inclusive, resilient communities. Supporting initiatives that encourage children to think, feel, and express themselves meaningfully is central to our approach to corporate social responsibility. This programme does exactly that and we’re proud to play a role in recognising these young voices,” said Anjanie Ramesar-Soom, bmobile’s Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility Specialist.

The competition, a thematic extension of World Kindness Day, invited primary and secondary students to explore kindness through original stories and artwork. Winners were recognised recently at KIND’s headquarters.

Top honours went to:
● Secondary School Essay: Ashley Bharath, Holy Faith Convent (Couva)
● Primary School Essay: Luke Fridie, Barataria Anglican
● Secondary School Art: Ajmal Khan, Couva East Secondary
● Primary School Art: Milania Seedansingh, St. Bernadette’s Preparatory School

“KIND was founded more than 20 years ago, based on the belief that even the smallest act of kindness could ripple through a child’s life and change the trajectory of a family.

Seeing this competition flourish and witnessing the talent, heart, and insight of today’s youth is deeply humbling,” said Gregory Farah, Director at KIND.

“We’re especially grateful to bmobile for sharing our vision that kindness and opportunity go hand in hand. Their support helps us build a nation where no child is left behind.”