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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

Environmental Foundation Of Jamaica, Kingston

The Environmental Foundation of Jamaica was established to provide assistance to civic organizations trying to make a meaningful contribution to the environment and child welfare and development.

Jamaica Conservation And Development Trust Jcdt, Kingston, Jamaica

Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust JCDT work on Natural Health.

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.