Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-violent volunteer citizens’ rights action group founded in 1999.
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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.
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 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”.
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.
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.
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.
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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 has four main functions.
To advise the Minister of Health on policy issues relevant to HIV / AIDS / STIs.
The NAC is further facilitated by an Executive Committee, Sub-committees, 13 Parish AIDS Committees and two AIDS 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 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.
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.
Western Society For The Upliftment Of Children, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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.
Our noble and efficient staff has reached the ultimate zenith through hard work, dedication and commitment despite the limited resources.
Sports programs keep youth connected to friends, builds character, and fosters positive socialization skills. A donation of $50 purchases supports supplies for these activities.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.