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The American Friends of Jamaica Inc. exists to support the efforts of local non-governmental organizations that provide this assistance to Jamaicans in need. We are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization built on the principles of service and philanthropy; and have been established to render ass... more details
Association For The Control Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
ACOSTRAD is a private voluntary, nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO) which aims to educate the Jamaican public on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and their prevention. It operates in cooperation with the Ministries of Health, Education Youth and Culture, but is not directly funded by... more details
Delegation Of The European Commission
The Delegation in Jamaica is one of more than 130 Delegations of the European Union across the world. The Delegation in Jamaica plays a key role in the implementation of the EU’s external assistance programmes in these countries, closely liaising with the European Commission services in the C... more details
HelpAge International (Jamaica)
Helpage helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world. The... more details
The Issa Trust Foundation was established in 2005 by Couples Resorts as a nonprofit organization. The mission of the Foundation is to provide a system of prevention, health promotion and education, community health improvement and other services to promote well-being and development for the p... more details
http://www.issatrustfoundation.com
Kevoy Community Development Institute
KCDI is registered NGO under the Company Act of Jamaica 2007 and is also endorsed by the Ministry of Education. KCDI offers Farm Management and Community Development Training to local and regional small farmers and urban and rural communities. KCDI has been accepted as a membe... more details
Mustard Seed Communities is a non-profit, community development organization that began in 1978 in the depressed community of Mona Common on the outskirts of the city of Kingston, Jamaica. The organization’s objective is to promote the enrichment and empowerment of the spiritually, psycholog... more details
National AIDS Committee Jamaica
To advise the Minister of Health in Jamaica on policy issues relevant to HIV/AIDS & STIs. To involve all sectors of the Jamaican 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 s... more details
Panos stimulates informed and inclusive public debate around key development issues in order to foster sustainable development. We are working to promote an enabling media and communications environment worldwide. Our aim is to ensure that the perspectives of the people whose lives are most ... more details
Richmond Fellowship Jamaica (Patricia House)
A 24-bed residential facility for Jamaican nationals or non-nationals who have lived in the country for more than five years. The service model embraces the therapeutic community approach to substance abuse that focuses individual and group counseling. more details
