Through the works of our action group we will bring about fundamental change in Jamaica’s judicial, economic, social and political systems in order to improve the present and future lives of all Jamaicans.
Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts
Friday, September 2, 2011
Jamacians For Justice Jfj, Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-violent volunteer citizens’ rights action group founded in 1999.
Friday, August 5, 2011
American Caribbean Experience, Port Maria, Jamaica
ACE is a non-profit organization whose focus is to help America's youth develop positive leadership skills by providing them with unique opportunities to share their talents and resources with people in developing countries.
Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, by creating environments for workshops, educational and mentoring programs, and through vacations with purpose.
Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, by creating environments for workshops, educational and mentoring programs, and through vacations with purpose.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Jamaica Children's Village, Montego Bay, Jamaica
SOS Children's Villages is a private, non-political and non - denominational welfare organization.
The goal of the SOS Children's Villages is to offer orphaned and abandoned children - regardless of race, nationality or creed - a permanent home and to prepare them for an independent life. SOS Children's Villages pursue these goals with fully qualified and highly motivated staff.
The goal of the SOS Children's Villages is to offer orphaned and abandoned children - regardless of race, nationality or creed - a permanent home and to prepare them for an independent life. SOS Children's Villages pursue these goals with fully qualified and highly motivated staff.
The activities of SOS Children's Villages are funded mainly through private donations. There are many ways in which you can help:
The many small donations received, form the financial basis of SOS Children's Village work. Over six million Friends of SOS Children's Villages worldwide make regular or occasional donations. Every donation is meaningful, however frequent or large.
Specific donations include:
Tools for skills training, computer equipment, and scholarships to colleges and universities, and others.
Sponsorships are available for individual SOS Children's Village children, or an entire SOS Children's Village.
As a supporter of SOS-Children's Village, there is the option of making a contribution to SOS-Children's Village of Jamaica Foundation via a "Last Will and Testimony".
The many small donations received, form the financial basis of SOS Children's Village work. Over six million Friends of SOS Children's Villages worldwide make regular or occasional donations. Every donation is meaningful, however frequent or large.
Specific donations include:
Tools for skills training, computer equipment, and scholarships to colleges and universities, and others.
Sponsorships are available for individual SOS Children's Village children, or an entire SOS Children's Village.
As a supporter of SOS-Children's Village, there is the option of making a contribution to SOS-Children's Village of Jamaica Foundation via a "Last Will and Testimony".
Monday, June 6, 2011
Panos Institute Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
The Panos Institute Caribbean is a regional organization which helps journalists to cover sustainable development issues that are overlooked and misunderstood.
We also help people who are affected by certain issues to express themselves through the media, and as such participate in arriving at solutions.
Panos focuses on themes which transcend national boundaries, such as child rights, HIV/AIDS, environmental degradation, gender and community solutions to development challenges.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Blue Mountain Project, Hagley Gap, Jamaica
The Blue Mountains are located 10 miles from Kingston, Jamaica. Here you will find Jamaica’s highest mountain peeks, over 7,000 feet above sea level. A small number of adventurous travelers take the challenge of hiking to the peak, where one can see Cuba on a clear morning. However, most of the time you will find a community of positive, hardworking people.
The mountains are covered with coffee farms and mango trees. Unfortunately, these coffee farmers take detrimental losses on their crops each year due to erosion and lack of equipment. Although this Jamaican java sells for over $35 per pound, these farmers only earn $10-$20 per day. There is no fair trade coffee from Jamaica.
The people walk almost everywhere as the infrastructure and access to transportation barely exists. Roads are not paved and are extremely narrow and dangerous. The roads become worse during the hurricane season. as a result of landslides and flooding. Sometimes the roads are completely impassable, leaving entire villages cut off from food and other necessities.
The mountains are covered with coffee farms and mango trees. Unfortunately, these coffee farmers take detrimental losses on their crops each year due to erosion and lack of equipment. Although this Jamaican java sells for over $35 per pound, these farmers only earn $10-$20 per day. There is no fair trade coffee from Jamaica.
The people walk almost everywhere as the infrastructure and access to transportation barely exists. Roads are not paved and are extremely narrow and dangerous. The roads become worse during the hurricane season. as a result of landslides and flooding. Sometimes the roads are completely impassable, leaving entire villages cut off from food and other necessities.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Jamaica Environment Trust Jet, Kingston, Jamaica
The Jamaica Environment Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization operating in the island of Jamaica. We were formed in 1991 and our main focus is environmental education and advocacy.
We believe awareness of and concern about environmental issues are critical building blocks of sustainable
development.
development.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
National Aids Committee Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
The National AIDS Committee (NAC) is a private non-governmental organization that was established in 1988 by the Minister of Health to co-ordinate the national multi-sectoral response to the AIDS epidemic in Jamaica.
The National AIDS Committee began with 18 members and now has over 100 member organizations.
The National AIDS Committee has four main functions.
To advise the Minister of Health on policy issues relevant to HIV / AIDS / STIs.
The National AIDS Committee has four main functions.
To advise the Minister of Health on policy issues relevant to HIV / AIDS / STIs.
To involve all sectors of society in efforts to prevent and control HIV / AIDS / STIs.
To act as a central body where ideas, experiences and questions about HIV / AIDS /STIs in Jamaica can be shared, discussed and addressed.
To provide a sustainable means of supporting the initiatives of the NAC and member organizations by eliciting funds from fundraising activities, public and private sector participation.
The NAC has strong links with the National HIV/STI Control Programme (NHCP), representatives from both public and private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community based organizations (CBOs).
The NAC is further facilitated by an Executive Committee, Sub-committees, 13 Parish AIDS Committees and two AIDS Advisory Committees.
The NAC is further facilitated by an Executive Committee, Sub-committees, 13 Parish AIDS Committees and two AIDS Advisory Committees.
The Executive Committee consists of a Chairman, a Managing Director, a Co-ordinator, the Chairpersons of Sub-committees and Parish AIDS and Advisory Committees.
In addition there are elected members from both the public and private sectors. The Executive committee acts as a Board of Directors.
In addition there are elected members from both the public and private sectors. The Executive committee acts as a Board of Directors.
The National AIDS Committee acting in its capacity as an umbrella organization reflects the needs voiced by agencies in the structure of its Sub -committees. Hence these needs are reflected in the choice of Sub-committees.
The Sub-committees of the National AIDS Committee are Education, Care and Counseling, Legal and Ethical and Fundraising.
The Education Sub-committee advises on all aspects of HIV / AIDS written and public educational materials.
The Sub-committees of the National AIDS Committee are Education, Care and Counseling, Legal and Ethical and Fundraising.
The Education Sub-committee advises on all aspects of HIV / AIDS written and public educational materials.
The Care and counseling Sub-committee promotes the provision of quality care for those individuals that are infected or affected by HIV / AIDS.
The Legal and Ethical Sub-committee examines and advises on the legal and ethical issues that are faced by persons infected and affected by HIV / AIDS. The Sub-committee also attends to the legal transactions of the NAC.
The Fundraising Sub-committee is responsible for locating and allocating the needed financial resources to assist in the national HIV / AIDS initiatives of the National AIDS Committee.
In addition to the Sub-committees, the National AIDS Committee receives an enormous input from 13 Parish AIDS Committees and two AIDS Advisory Committees across the island.
Parish AIDS Committee (PACs) have formed in all parishes. These committees reflect the structure of the NAC and provide a multi - disciplinary community based response to the needs of persons infected and affected by HIV / AIDS.
Likewise, the PACs act as local representative bodies that inform and contribute to translating ideas and building policy enabling the work of the NAC to be more realistic, obtainable and sustainable.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Jamaica Red Cross, Spanish Town, Jamaica
Jamaica Red Cross has helped those most vulnerable since 1948. We work with disaster response, disaster preparedness, first aid, search and rescue, health services, HIV/AIDS, social welfare, environmental problems, information/dissemination and youth.
By mobilizing our thousands of volunteers, we aim at improving the lives of those who need it the most.
Jamaica Red Cross is a part of the International Movement of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.
The mission of the Red Cross Movement is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. We work to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to protect human life and dignity.
The core areas that define the work of all Red Cross Societies, including Jamaica Red Cross, are disaster preparedness and response; health and care in the communities; and promotion of fundamental principles and humanitarian values. There is a strong focus on youth development.
By mobilizing our thousands of volunteers, we aim at improving the lives of those who need it the most.
Jamaica Red Cross is a part of the International Movement of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.
The mission of the Red Cross Movement is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. We work to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to protect human life and dignity.
The core areas that define the work of all Red Cross Societies, including Jamaica Red Cross, are disaster preparedness and response; health and care in the communities; and promotion of fundamental principles and humanitarian values. There is a strong focus on youth development.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Western Society For The Upliftment Of Children, Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Western Society for the Upliftment of Children seeks to develop a sustainable programme that will assist the marginalized youth of our communities to achieve their full potential: physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Vision: A guiding light to the future of drop-outs, marginalized street and working children is this exemplary agency called Western Society for the Upliftment of Children.
Vision: A guiding light to the future of drop-outs, marginalized street and working children is this exemplary agency called Western Society for the Upliftment of Children.
As a part of our effort we offer up-to-date numeracy and literacy modules along with Sewing, Craft, Carpentry and Electrical Installation as part of our pre-vocational areas. In addition we offer blazing trail Interior Decorating, Barbering, Information Technology, Cosmetology and Videography as part of our special evening program.
Our noble and efficient staff has reached the ultimate zenith through hard work, dedication and commitment despite the limited resources.
Our noble and efficient staff has reached the ultimate zenith through hard work, dedication and commitment despite the limited resources.
The UAP works to develop the physical, cultural, and social development of inner city youth. Help change risky & violent behavior among these children by supporting the Kidz Summer Camp. A donation of $100 will send four kids to camp this summer.
Playground toys and after school play activities that are so common in developed countries are in short supply to disadvantaged children in Jamaica. Won't you brighten a child's day by donating $50 for the purchase of after school materials?
Exposing our nation's youth to computer technology is an educational objective in dire need of support. Your donation of $100 goes towards the purchase of educational software and the development of computer laboratories.
A UAP Marching Band reaches isolated children through music. Your donation of $50 allows one more child to participate in a special program designed to promote the self esteem of a handicapped youth.
Some families are hard pressed to afford clothing for their children to wear to school. A donation of $50 will allow for the purchase of enough khaki fabric to make four school uniforms.
Many disadvantaged children have one chance for a balanced meal when able to afford a school lunch. A donation of $25 will provide lunch for one child for a month.
Decrease illiteracy among adolescents by helping to purchase interesting materials that are in short supply. $25 will purchase critical books to keep inner city youth returning to a reading program.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Upliftment Jamaica, Morant Bay, Jamaica
Upliftment is dedicated to reaching out and raising awareness, educating and inspiring people to create an empowering future for them, their environment and their homeland. Upliftment wishes to create, support and provide opportunities to these people, to establish and continue ongoing transformation in their lives and the country as a whole.
From individual people, to communities, to a nation, step-by-step, Upliftment aims to build positivity and possibility where it does not exist, to build a bright future.
Upliftment aims to continue its personal growth and development to create a future where they are able to reach out and extend their hand further, to more people. New programs and projects will be established and added to the list of ongoing programs and past success stories. They will continue to raise awareness, educate and inspire people globally, about their mission, to gain support, and turn dreams of future into a current reality.
Upliftment has been working hard in the community upgrading and refurbishing schools, providing scholarships for students, along with assistance for uniforms and books. They have also inspired individuals to contribute time and teach classes in core subjects.
Upliftment aims to continue its personal growth and development to create a future where they are able to reach out and extend their hand further, to more people. New programs and projects will be established and added to the list of ongoing programs and past success stories. They will continue to raise awareness, educate and inspire people globally, about their mission, to gain support, and turn dreams of future into a current reality.
Upliftment has been working hard in the community upgrading and refurbishing schools, providing scholarships for students, along with assistance for uniforms and books. They have also inspired individuals to contribute time and teach classes in core subjects.
There has been the establishment of an annual Technology conference, which includes various schools. A Technology center, with computers and free access to the internet has given people the opportunity to acquire information technology skills, reduce illiteracy and reveal a porthole to the rest of the world.
Upliftment strongly promotes self- reliance and its projects in these areas reflect this and are producing results not only mentally, but also economically. Recently acquired land has seen the introduction of farming projects, including teaching people to plant and harvest subsistence crops.
Upliftment strongly promotes self- reliance and its projects in these areas reflect this and are producing results not only mentally, but also economically. Recently acquired land has seen the introduction of farming projects, including teaching people to plant and harvest subsistence crops.
Other projects have revitalized buildings and surroundings and trained people with skills in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and construction. Upliftment also provides food daily for people in immediate need.
Upliftment builds confidence, discipline, self-awareness and a respect and physical well being for the body, through its Sports and Leisure programs. Each year, will the support of volunteers, they host a Summer Games, where participants compete for prizes and awards and incorporates a Summer Village, Camp and a variety of sports, events and other activities, increasing annually.
Upliftment builds confidence, discipline, self-awareness and a respect and physical well being for the body, through its Sports and Leisure programs. Each year, will the support of volunteers, they host a Summer Games, where participants compete for prizes and awards and incorporates a Summer Village, Camp and a variety of sports, events and other activities, increasing annually.
This all culminates in the Running Man Half Marathon, a Soccer Finale and the Summer Jam party. Grounds have been set up to accommodate this and a range of year round sports, which have attracted more participants and spectators alike.
Upliftment provides many Arts, Crafts and Cultural Programs. This has included the formation of a Dance Company, which has gone on to win a National Award for dance. Talent Shows, Fashion Shows, Concerts and Plays have also been a direct result of Upliftment Projects
Upliftment has introduced Health Fairs and checks for many illness' and ailments, Dental Projects and care for the elderly. They have been raising awareness and education on many health issues for early detection, prevention and treatment.
Upliftment provides many Arts, Crafts and Cultural Programs. This has included the formation of a Dance Company, which has gone on to win a National Award for dance. Talent Shows, Fashion Shows, Concerts and Plays have also been a direct result of Upliftment Projects
Upliftment has introduced Health Fairs and checks for many illness' and ailments, Dental Projects and care for the elderly. They have been raising awareness and education on many health issues for early detection, prevention and treatment.
They offer workshops on hygiene, launched a sanitation program to provide bathrooms for homes without and aim to further implement and advance sanitation systems.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Blue Mountain Project, Hagley Gap, Jamaica
The Blue Mountains are located 10 miles from Kingston, Jamaica. Here you will find Jamaica’s highest mountain peeks, over 7,000 feet above sea level. A small number of adventurous travelers take the challenge of hiking to the peak, where one can see Cuba on a clear morning. However, most of the time you will find a community of positive, hardworking people.
The mountains are covered with coffee farms and mango trees. Unfortunately, these coffee farmers take detrimental losses on their crops each year due to erosion and lack of equipment. Although this Jamaican java sells for over $35 per pound, these farmers only earn $10-$20 per day. There is no fair trade coffee from Jamaica.
The people walk almost everywhere as the infrastructure and access to transportation barely exists. Roads are not paved and are extremely narrow and dangerous. The roads become worse during the hurricane season. as a result of landslides and flooding. Sometimes the roads are completely impassable, leaving entire villages cut off from food and other necessities.
The mountains are covered with coffee farms and mango trees. Unfortunately, these coffee farmers take detrimental losses on their crops each year due to erosion and lack of equipment. Although this Jamaican java sells for over $35 per pound, these farmers only earn $10-$20 per day. There is no fair trade coffee from Jamaica.
The people walk almost everywhere as the infrastructure and access to transportation barely exists. Roads are not paved and are extremely narrow and dangerous. The roads become worse during the hurricane season. as a result of landslides and flooding. Sometimes the roads are completely impassable, leaving entire villages cut off from food and other necessities.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Council Of Voluntary Social Services, Kingston, Jamaica
Volunteerism in Jamaica has been built on a tradition of individuals and organizations forging partnerships within communities for a better quality of life and a more secure future.
Many have selflessly given time, shared resources and knowledge to build a better country, making invaluable contributions to every aspect of Jamaican life.
Promoting Partnerships
The National Registry of Volunteers (NRV) initiative is a collaboration of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), Social Development Commission (SDC) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), supported by several national organizations.
The National Registry of Volunteers (NRV) initiative is a collaboration of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), Social Development Commission (SDC) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), supported by several national organizations.
The National Registry of Volunteers will seek to develop a database that records and recognizes the contributions of those who give of their time and effort in service to others without expectation of personal and financial gains.
The overall objective of the NRV is to multiply human and financial resources as it strengthens and connects individuals and organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of Jamaican citizens.
Ensuring Greater Networking
NRV will develop and maintain a network of volunteer service providers by:
Identifying and registering volunteers
Facilitating access to volunteer programmes for persons wanting to give service
Matching the right volunteer to the right programmes based on the available skills and stated needs
Facilitating international organizations wishing to give volunteer service in Jamaica
Expanding Jamaica’s volunteer corps
Increasing the support of volunteerism by youth and retirees
Encouraging a New Approach to Volunteerism
NRV will play a catalytic role in this new focus on volunteerism as it seeks to bring recognition to the sector. NRV will explore activities that:
Develop a charter governing the rights, responsibilities and conduct of volunteers and the voluntary sector
Establish systems of communication between participants in the sector
Set standards for good practice
Facilitate volunteer training and skills building
Identify best practices
Enable programmes that tap into the resources of the community and involve the corporate, non-governmental and public sectors of society
The overall objective of the NRV is to multiply human and financial resources as it strengthens and connects individuals and organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of Jamaican citizens.
Ensuring Greater Networking
NRV will develop and maintain a network of volunteer service providers by:
Identifying and registering volunteers
Facilitating access to volunteer programmes for persons wanting to give service
Matching the right volunteer to the right programmes based on the available skills and stated needs
Facilitating international organizations wishing to give volunteer service in Jamaica
Expanding Jamaica’s volunteer corps
Increasing the support of volunteerism by youth and retirees
Encouraging a New Approach to Volunteerism
NRV will play a catalytic role in this new focus on volunteerism as it seeks to bring recognition to the sector. NRV will explore activities that:
Develop a charter governing the rights, responsibilities and conduct of volunteers and the voluntary sector
Establish systems of communication between participants in the sector
Set standards for good practice
Facilitate volunteer training and skills building
Identify best practices
Enable programmes that tap into the resources of the community and involve the corporate, non-governmental and public sectors of society
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Animal House, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Founded in the 1990's because of serious concerns about the plight of animals on the northcoast of Jamaica, THE ANIMAL HOUSE JAMAICA has been helping stray, injured, abandoned, and feral (wild) animals and their owners for more than six years. We provide food, shelter, medical care (including spay and neuter), and adoptive services to both animals and owners in need.
The Animal House a non-profit, non-government organization that now operates a shelter in Lydford, St. Ann (just outside of Ocho Rios. The public
is welcome (by appointment) to visit the many cats and dogs available for adoption to good homes. Please call for an appointment or if you wish to make a donation to help the animals
People and families who have healthy relationships with their pets are usually happier, healthier and live longer. Children who learn how to nurture and care for their pets, also learn to care for other people as they grow older. Animals provide improved self-esteem and cognitive development.
Animals cannot tell us in their language when they are happy or unhappy, hungry, hurt or sick. So it is up to we humans to understand their needs. Animals need to be treated with care and respect
Unfortunately, many people do not understand what proper care of an animal really means, and many others cannot afford to care properly for their pets. Jamaican people commonly witness cruel treatment of animals, and over the generations some have even come to think that it is normal and okay.
The Animal House a non-profit, non-government organization that now operates a shelter in Lydford, St. Ann (just outside of Ocho Rios. The public
is welcome (by appointment) to visit the many cats and dogs available for adoption to good homes. Please call for an appointment or if you wish to make a donation to help the animals
People and families who have healthy relationships with their pets are usually happier, healthier and live longer. Children who learn how to nurture and care for their pets, also learn to care for other people as they grow older. Animals provide improved self-esteem and cognitive development.
Animals cannot tell us in their language when they are happy or unhappy, hungry, hurt or sick. So it is up to we humans to understand their needs. Animals need to be treated with care and respect
Unfortunately, many people do not understand what proper care of an animal really means, and many others cannot afford to care properly for their pets. Jamaican people commonly witness cruel treatment of animals, and over the generations some have even come to think that it is normal and okay.
Research shows us that young people who mistreat animals are more likely to become violent as adults and violence hurts our society.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jamaica Conservation And Development Trust Jcdt, Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust JCDT work on Natural Health.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Unfpa Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
UNFPA has provided support to the Caribbean since 1969 and remains the largest international source of population assistance.
Over US$38 million has been furnished to Governments, NGOs and Civil Society in support of programmes and projects at both national and regional levels.
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