Charities In Jamaica
Discover 403 charities in Jamaica. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Jamaica Hospitals League Of Friends
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFundraising eventsDonation of hospital equipment and supplies to a number of health care facilities in Jamaica
Willikies Educational Foundation
EducationWEF obtains donations of educational material and equipment and ships them to schools in the Caribbean.It also facilitates a cultural exchange between schools in the UK and Schools in the Caribbean to further greater understanding and tolerance.
Safeguarded
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionSAFEGUARDED is a Church Ministry which works with the community, churches, voluntary groups and businesses to provide educational services for volunteers and employees. We specialise in vocational courses covering health and safety, first aid, food safety, child protection, leadership, management and finance. We also provide bible-based seminars through our training centre, The Bible Institute.
Swallowtail And Birdwing Butterfly Trust
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe mission of the Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is to conserve and protect members of the butterfly family Papilionidae.We do four things: raise financial resources; convene networks and partnerships; catalyse action; and provide scientific and technical support.
The Caring Hearts Foundation
Kent Model United Nations Society
We are committed to enhancing students understanding of the institutional and political in-working of the United Nations (UN) organisation. Through attending simulated UN conferences, students act as ambassadors, representatives, and national leaders of their assigned countries whilst debating a variety of issues in a manner consistent with the procedure of the real UN.
The Caribbean Movement Trust
Social welfare1: The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship in the Caribbean, for public benefit,by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all thenecessary support designed to help individuals to generate a sustainable income and be selfsufficient. 2: To advance the education of the people of the Caribbean, for public benefit
From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, EducationThe charity delivers a range of support services and outreach projects that focus on the needs of young people in England. This is achieved through the provision of basic skills, social skills, functional skills and general academic qualification. "Calling the Shots" a multi media anti-violence resource package is delivered to schools, prisons and community and on its mobile activities unit.
Windrush Nurses & Beyond Foundation
Health, ProfessionsRECOGNISE THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY WEST INDIAN NURSES TO THE NHS.HELP RETIRED WEST INDIAN NURSES
Save A Million Lives
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Health, Social careWe assist in the relief of suffering children & their families who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS. Support initiatives designed to educate the public into causes treatment research & ways of coping and the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Raising funds for the construction development of an orphanage & a school 's IT training suite utilising renewable energy sources to power the suite in Ghana
Commonwealth Association Of Science, Technology And Mathematics Educators
ResearchTo promote education and training in Science, Technology and Mathematics in the Commonwealth and in particular the developing countries in the Commonwealth.
The Hummingbirds
Health, LeisureThe promotion of Caribbean communities participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities, equipment and coaching for the learning, teaching and playing of amateur sports capable of promoting physical and mental health, fitness and well-being.
Lignum Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo further the education and help in the relief of poverty and distress amongst young persons in Jamaica and in other needy areas of the world, by the provision of training, in particular but not exclusively, in wood working and furniture making skills, to enable young people to improve their opportunities for employment
International Medical And Surgical Aid
Economic and community development, HealthTO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS IN THE THIRD WORLD BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES, NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, ANCILLARY TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE DOCTORS. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH CARE PROCEDURES BY THE PROVISION OF LECTURES. www.ims-aid.org
Rio Minho Association (uk)
HealthWe purchase & donate equipment (medical & nursing) for hospitals, health centres in the parish of Clarendon and surrounding areas, Jamaica. We also donate aids such as wheelchairs to individuals as requested. This year {2014] the charity refurbish the out patients waiting room at the Percy Junour Hospital in Spalling
Smile Kidz Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of food hardship and poverty distributing food and consumables in Bilston and the surrounding areas.The prevention and relief of poverty in Jamaica.
Nuha Foundation
The NUHA Foundation runs a free annual writing competition, known as the Blogging Prizes. This is designed to promote thinking and sharing around questions of education, in an inclusive manner that supports the self-confidence of participants, including non-native speakers of the competition language.
Commonwealth Countries League
For the public benefit to advance education and preserve and protect health thrpoughout the Commonwealth by providing grants, items or services to other charities and/or organisations established to advance education and preserve and protect health and any other charitable activities.
Nyeusi
Social welfare, SocietyRelieving and prevention of suffering and poverty, promoting equality between men and women, & promoting conflict resolution and reconciliation with people from Black African, Black Caribbean and any other Black African or Black Caribbean background. Educating the public in the arts and culture of people from Black African, Black Caribbean and any other Black African or Black Caribbean background.
Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, HousingDuring the COVID 19 pandemic JESA-UK activities reduced significantly. However, now that it is over we are progressing with activites such as walkathon, banquet, etc. This will give us the necessaty funds to carry on with our charitable work at home and abroad. We also work with other charities to help the elderly feel at home especially at Christmas
Nottingham Jamaican Friendship Society
Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareTo initiate fundraising and promote mutual awareness, friendship and relief, through benevolence and the development of Socio Economic, Educational, Social, Cultural and Recreational ventures of specific benefit to those in need in Jamaica & UK
Partners In Education - International
Beneficiary group, EducationImproving the life chances of young people through the advancement of education by:Developing international partnerships between schools in order to maximise exam achievement.Sharing in the acquisition and use of appropriate teaching resources to enable the academic progression of pupils.Collaborating in teacher training activities in order to raise standards of attainment.
Podium.me
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisurePODIUM.ME PLACES POSITIVE, REAL STORIES FROM YOUNG PEOPLE INTO MAINSTREAM MEDIA. WE OFFER REGULAR PODCASTS FEATURING THE VOICES OF THE UNDER 25S ACROSS THE UK, COVERING NEWS, FEATURES, SPORT, MUSIC AND DRAMA. A NATIONWIDE TEAM OF VOLUNTEER JOURNALISTS GATHER AUDIO IN A UNIQUE WAY, BY TALKING PEER TO PEER TO THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILY OR THROUGH MORE OFFICIAL CONNECTIONS MADE VIA YOUTH GROUPS OR CLUBS.
Wildlife Conservation International
Associations, EnvironmentWildlife Conservation International Research
Ucharity
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Social care, Social welfareWe operate a day centre for the those in need which also includes food parcels. We help to rehabilitate ex-offenders. We provide training and education to support young people. We arrange awareness events in the community's we serve.