Jamaican Self-Help (JSH) has a two-fold mandate – to support education and community development programmes in Jamaica, and to facilitate education and engagement of Canadians on global issues.  The three themes of “youth” “education” and “leadership” permeate both areas of the JSH programme.
 
 
JSH currently supports seven projects in Jamaica.  Six of the projects are located in the capital city of Kingston/St. Andrew, and one project is undertaken on the north-east coast in the parish of St. Mary.  Each project is developed and carried out by a Jamaican organization or school, supported by JSH.
 

The current programme plan includes:

1. Education, training and support of children, youth and families

 

  • Literacy Programmes for Primary school children
  • Vocational training and life skills programmes
  • Parenting programmes, including reproductive health, outreach work
  • Recreational and Cultural activities for youth

 

2.  Training and Capacity Building of organizations and staff

 

  • Organizational training & support in programme management, including integration of human rights perspectives
  • Professional development/training for Jamaican staff
 

Over 4,600 Jamaican children and youth, and 1,800 adults will participate in these programmes.
 

 

SCHOOLS:

 

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:

   
BUILDING PARTNERSHIP:
 

In addition to these seven projects, JSH organizes activities in Jamaica that enhance the capacity of all partners to be effective in their work.  JSH facilitates workshops and meetings that bring together the partners to discuss current challenges and opportunities, or develop specific skills such as programme planning or project management.  In the next three years, JSH and its partners will focus on exploring a human rights-based approach to development work in Jamaica.  These meetings and discussions enable all participants to share their expertise as well as learn from one another, and they help to maintain a strong and mutually supportive relationship among all partners. 

 
 
 

The Canadian “global education” programme is the second part of the JSH mandate.  JSH is a small, community-based organization that benefits from a strong and committed volunteer base.  In turn, JSH offers a range of options for Canadians to learn about global issues and increase their understanding and involvement in Canadian international co-operation efforts.

A key focus of our Canadian Programme is youth engagement.  JSH currently has three programme areas that focus on youth:  Youth Awareness Trips to Jamaica; Empowering Youth 4 Global Change; South-North Youth Policy Project.  Check the Youth Zone (link) for more details.

JSH also offers other educational opportunities and ways for local Canadians to be involved in global issues here in Canada:
 

 

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