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The
Caribbean-American Program for Empowerment(USA).,Inc-(CAPE)
- Is a non-profit diverse organization based in the United States.
Their mission is to use collective energies and resources to make
positive contributions towards the improvement of social and economic
conditions in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean region and Jamaicans
in the United States. Email:
QUEEN800@aol.com
AKBARCAPE@aol.com
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Jamaica Organization
For Youth - The goal of The Jamaica Organization for Youth (J.O.Y.)
is to give opportunities to the needy children of Jamaica by providing
them with technology and encouraging its use in schools and community
centers.
• The
St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation (SEHF) Ltd - St. Elizabeth
Homecoming Foundation Limited (SEHF) is a non-profit community organization
established in 1993. The Objectives of the foundation are to develop
and stage the "St. Elizabeth Homecoming Week" as a major
educational, social and cultural event, to develop and implement
strategic plans for the economic, social, environmental and cultural
development of the parish.
• Jamaica
Chamber of Commerce - The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce is a democratic
organization comprised of businesses and professionals working together
to build and promote a healthy economy and to improve the quality
of life in our country.
• Operation
Friendship - Operation Friendship is a private voluntary developmental
agency with main offices in the densly populated area of Kingston,
Jamaica.
• Jamaica
Red Cross - Part of the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Society committed to alleviating human suffering
wherever it may be found.
• JAMPACT
(Jamaica Impact Inc.) - JAMPACT (Jamaica Impact Inc.) is a non-profit
organization based in the United States. Our mission is to use our
collective energies, intelligence and resources, to make positive
contributions towards the improvement of social and economic conditions
in Jamaica.
• The
Greater Portmore Joint Council - Welcome to the official web
site of The Greater Portmore Joint Council, Jamaica (GPJC). We are
a democratic, voluntary, community based, and non-partisan organisation.
The GPJC is formed from representatives of Greater Portmore's Citizens
Associations, Youth Clubs, and other non-governmental organisations.
Its aim is to speak, with one strong voice, and to act in unity
to improve the lot of all the people of Greater Portmore. We are
overned by a constitution and an elected executive.
• The
Jamaica Society for Quality - The homepage of the Jamaican professional
association geared towards promoting quality management as a critical
element of national solutions.
• Uplifting
Adolescents Project - The UAP is financed by a grant from the
U.S. Agency for International Development, Mission to Jamaica (USAID/Jamaica).
Since July 1996, the program has assisted 15 non-profit Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs) in Jamaica to deliver services in four technical
areas to the at-risk youth in the 10-18 age group.
The
UAP program is currently delivered at four Red Cross centers to
275 out-of-school adolescents, and another 1,038 in-school youth.
Its goal is to empower youth through the provision of literacy,
numeracy, and marketable skills.
• Jamaicans
for Justice - Jamaicans for Justice is a non-profit, non-partisan
non-violent, volunteer citizens' rights action group, founded in
1999. It advocates for fundamental change in all spheres of Jamaican
life -judicial, economic, social and political - in order to improve
the lives of Jamaican citizens. JFJ believes that justice is the
bedrock of any civilised and progressive society, and all Jamaicans
must have equal access to fair, correct and impartial treatment.
• BirdLife
Jamaica - Dedicated to the conservation of Jamaica's Birds and
their habitat.
• Jamaica
Conservation And Development Trust - The Jamaica Conservation
and Development Trust (JCDT) is a not-for-profit, non-government
organization (NGO) and registered charity founded in 1987 by a group
of professionals to promote the conservation of Jamaica's natural
resources for sustainable development
• National
Environmental Societies Trust - The National Environmental Societies
Trust (NEST) is a not-for-profit, non-government organization (NGO)
which serves as an umbrella for environmental NGOs in Jamaica. NEST
provides developmental assistance to these NGOs and is involved
in training of the staff and board members of the organizations.
The Regional Office is located in Montego Bay and assists NGOs in
Western Jamaica.
• Negril Area Environmental Protection
Agency - NEPT is working to promote, coordinate, facilitate
and implement ridge to reef conservation for sustainable development
in the wider Negril area. We are a non-government, not-for-profit
organization with local charitable status. (Preserve Negril). The
Negril area is one of Jamaica’s treasures. Blessed by a beautiful
natural environment and relaxed surroundings, it is appreciated
by residents and visitors alike.
http://www.netsearchjamaica.com/search/Society_and_Culture/
• Northern Jamaica Conservation Association (NJCA) - is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. NJCA is dedicated to the protection and wise use of natural and cultural resources in Jamaica, through education, advocacy and environmental conservation activities.
• CHILDREN
FIRST
One of the few organizations in Jamaica specializing in street/working
children in Spanish Town, one of the oldest cities in the Western
Hemisphere. They maintains close linkages with community organizations
including the police, school principals, church and government leaders.
• JAMAICA
ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Founded in 1938, it is one of the oldest non-profit organizations
of its kind in the Caribbean. Under the UAP, the Association is
teaching the performing arts to more than 200 deaf students as a
means of expression and getting messages across to hearing-impaired
youth.
• MEL
NATHAN INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
The mission of this organization is to promote the advancement of
extremely deprived communities in both urban and rural areas, to
provide educational opportunities, including preparatory and vocational
facilities, and to facilitate human development as an integral part
of community development.
• RURAL
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
This program caters to teen-age mothers by improving their self-esteem
and making them capable of helping themselves and their babies to
become a productive Jamaican family unit.
• SAM
SHARPE TEACHERS COLLEGE
Although a Teachers College, this institution has reached out to
four deprived communities with a comprehensive program in all four
technical components of the UAP. They are reaching over 546 out-of-school
adolescents.
• ST.
PATRICK'S FOUNDATION
Located in the inner-city communities of Olympic Gardens, Tower
Hill, Seaview Gardens, Riverton and Calaloo Mews, this organization
helps youth to transcend the constraints of their socio-economic
environment in order to become responsible citizens.
• WESTERN
SOCIETY FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF CHILDREN
A product of Save the Children/UK, this NGO has enjoyed great success
in returning street and high-risk children to school and keeping
them there. It is closely linked to other institutions traditionally
involved in supporting children, including the Family Courts, the
local police, and the formal schools.
• WOMEN'S
CENTRE OF JAMAICA FOUNDATION
Started in 1978 as the Program for Adolescent Mothers in Kingston,
the organization has grown to national prominence with centers in
seven Parishes, and 14 outreach stations nation-wide. It assists
pregnant girls under age 16 and has established an outstanding record
of returning them to the formal school system.
• YMCA,
KINGSTON
This organization has established and outstanding record of helping
more than 300 street/working children and out-of-school youth with
programs in literacy, numeracy, skills training and sports activities.
• YOUTH
OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED
A "one of a kind" organization in Jamaica specializing
in a distinguished Mentor program for high school students using
positive role models to provide emotional support in order to build
self confidence and self esteem.
• YWCA,
NATIONAL COUNCIL
This program assists more than 650 young females, helping to improve
their academic skills. It operates Early School-Leavers Institutes,
a Basic School, After-School Care and Literacy, and Continuing Education
evening classes in addition to its Y-Teen clubs in over 24 schools.
http://www.jamaica-kidz.com/programmes.php
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Farquharson
Institute of Public Affairs - Founded 1917, the FIPA works on
its own and in concert with other institutions in researching and
dealing with all matters affecting the economic and social interests
of Jamaica, as well as the improvement of conditions for Jamaicans
at home and abroad.
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Food
For The Poor - Food For The Poor supplies critically need support
to poorest of the poor in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean and
Central America. The organization has shipped more than a half billion
in aid supplies since its founding in 1982 by Jamaica businessman,
Ferdinand Mahfood. Food For The Poor is currently involved in a
massive program to build 2000 homes for poor families across Jamaica.
http://www.foodforthepoor.org
http://usembassy.state.gov/kingston/wwwhfngo.html
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The Build
Jamaica Foundation” (BJF) - The BJF was developed out
of a vision and Christian concern for the social and economic development
of the people of Jamaica. The general idea of this project concept
was derived from the need to develop a programme which would assist
in creating a positive and significant impact on the economic development
and social well-being of our nation. http://www.buildjamaica.org/aboutus.htm
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HOPE worldwide Jamaica - HOPE for Jamaica is an incorporated
non-government organization which is committed to improve health
care. HOPE worldwide Jamaica is part of HOPE worldwide, a global,
medical, volunteer organization and a USAID registered charity which
operates in 103 cities globally.
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The Independent Jamaica
Council for Human Rights (1998) Limited (IJCHR) - The Independent
Jamaica Council for Human Rights (formerly known as the Jamaica Council
for Human Rights) is the oldest human rights non-governmental organization
in the Caribbean, having been formed in 1968 on the 20th anniversary
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. http://www.ijchr.com/information.htm
• The
Association of Women's Organizations in Jamaica -
An umbrella
group comprised of 20 or more Womens organizations with a main focus
on the development of women - through its member organizations; networking,
Public Education, Advocacy.
Contact Information: Dr. Veronica Salter - Secretary
UWI-Mona
Telephone: 927-1660
• Woman
Inc - WOMAN
INC is a private, charitable non-profit
non-governmental organization [NGO] operating in Jamaica since 1984,
dedicated to providing assistance to the victims of rape incest,
sexual harassment at the workplace and domestic violence. The common
objective of Woman Inc is to promote the welfare of women through
the maintenance of Crisis Centres and Shelters.
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The
Kiwanis Club of New Kingston is a non-profit, all female service
club, which was organized on September 6, 1989 and chartered on
November 14 that year. The club has 242 members. The vision of the
club is to build a better community through Kiwanis.
The club has undertaken numerous projects to assist children, adolescents,
the elderly and others in the community.
For
other NGO's visit the following site: www.top5jamaica.com/ngos.html.
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