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A Jamaican Non-Profit Organization

CELEBRATING

27 YEARS
 OF IMPACT

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Who We Are

We are a unique community organization providing life changing programmes for children and adolescents.

 

Based in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Children First is Jamaica’s largest programme of this type, offering social, educational and training programmes for youngsters in the 10-24 age group while empowering their parents and guardians to overcome poverty and enhance daily life through successful skills training and small business projects.

 

Children First has been recognized at home and abroad for its creative, participatory approach, which ensures its young clients full involvement including decision-making at the Board of Directors level.

Our Mission

The Mission of Children First is to work with street, working and vulnerable children, to improve their life opportunities and enable their contribution to society, through active engagement with children and young people, their families, communities and institutions which affect their lives.

Our Vision

A Jamaica in which children are active participants in a country which respects, protects, and fulfils their rights to develop to their full potential, free from abuse and neglect.

Funded & Supported by:

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Programs & Projects

YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER (YWC)

The YWC provides a unique combination of services aimed at equipping each young person with the information, skills and health care needed to combat the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.

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BASHY BUS KRU

Children First Agency's premiere innovation, Bashy Bus Kru, provides Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Services across the island to empower young people to make healthy life choices.  

Our Programs & Projects

SO-JUST BETTA PROJECT

The 'SO JUST' Project promotes social justice by addressing inequality and discrimination. It empowers and educates children in conflict with the law and their families. 

Man Amp'd

This project aims to impact, empower and re-socialize vulnerable young men through targeted interventions and skills training.

Anti-Bullying

The “Anti-Bullying Project" aims to build the capacity of key stakeholders and caregivers to identify and respond to bullying, and equip them as to how to reduce bullying in their environments.

Spotlight Initiative

The Spotlight Initiative is a global campaign launched in 2020 that aims to aid in the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030.

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HELP US REACH
USD $25,000!

In commemorating our 25th Anniversary, we undertaking a #25for25 fundraiser.

 

We are asking CFA Supporters and well-wishers to share the campaign with 25 of your friends and family to contribute USD 25$ or $250 or $2500.

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The aim of the fundraiser is to support our programmes and initiatives for Jamaica's most vulnerable.

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Be sure to leave your best wishes when you contribute - "Happy 25th CFA - From John Brown' 

THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION 

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