As the amount of children, youths and adults visiting the center on a daily base exceeded our keenest expectation, we had to make sure our team is getting bigger and stronger too. We added…
Read moreStart of the new school year – Message from the Center Manager
The 2011 – 2012 school year is already proving to be a special year. We have put all plans in place for the new and old children. Additional volunteer locally and internationally have already…
Read moreCharity Postcard Set by Michael Thompson (Freestylee)
Charity cooperation with Jamaican graphic designer Freestylee We produced a set of ten attractive postcards with magnificent graphic design artwork by Jamaican artist Michael Thompson a.k.a. Freestylee.
Michael Thompson is resident in the United States, when…
Read moreReggae Jam Festival 2011 – record breaking fundraiser
Once again, the Reggae Jam Festival in Bersenbrück left us speechless! The festival was such a joy and additionally a really great success for HELP Jamaica! Millions of thanks to Sheriff, the promoter, for…
Read moreSummerjam 2011 – the start of something new!
Just like the previous year, we once more got the full support from the Summerjam. But in 2011 we started something new, which was collecting donations/contributions at the Festival guestlists. Everybody on the guestlist…
Read moreManifesto & HELP Jamaica! teaming up in Cassava Piece
HELP Jamaica! is happy to partner with Manifesto Jamaica! and to cooperate with the young, energetic and ambitious group with which we share the aim to empower the youth by encouraging and promoting their…
Read moreFirst days inside the new HELP Jamaica! Education Center…
After the opening visitors came daily and children swarmed the place. They started reading books, playing games and using the installed computers. On their own request a small group started to get German lessons…
Read moreGrand Opening Ceremony – ‘Rise Up, Cassava Piece!’
The grand opening and launch of the HELP Jamaica! Education Center in Cassava Piece on February 3rd 2011 was really a remarkable event. After two years of hard work we celebrated the opening with…
Read moreBookshelves and Furniture provided by the Abilities Foundation
While the construction process was in the last stage, the ordered bookshelves and tables for the interior furniture were produced. This was excellently handled by the Abilities Foundation, our direct neighbor, a registered voluntary…
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