OUR PEOPLE
The overarching goal of the program is to attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being for people within the Oracabessa Community. The programs aim to achieve livelihood development for adults, and positive engagement for youth and women.
PEOPLE PROJECTS
JACKS RIVER SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
In 2009 we established the Jacks River Skills Training Center in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust (Jamaica’s National Training Agency) to make Oracabessa youth more employable.
So far, we have provided over 900 people with vocational skills certification in construction, housekeeping and hospitality.
GOAL: 2020-2030 CERTIFY 1,500 PERSONS
TWO WHEELS ONE LOVE
BMX YOUTH PROGRAM
In 2012 we built the Caribbean’s first BMX track to teach riding skills to our local youth. Since then, we’ve used our BMX program to foster teamwork, discipline and a sense of responsibility within our riders. Our participants enjoy riding at our track weekly, using our bikes, safety gears and mechanics shop.
GOAL: 2020-2025 FENCE & RESURFACE
OUR BMX TRACK
SUPPORTING LOCAL GROWING TOGETHER
PROGRAM
Launched in 2020, this program was established to promote alternative livelihood development, and assist those whose employment was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We supported the creation of agriculture-based businesses as an alternative livelihood by providing participants with supplies, support, and a 9-month training program in agri-business development.
GOAL: 2020-2030 DEVELOP 100 FARM PROJECTS
OUR PARTICIPANTS
