Empowering Futures: Canadian Partnership Brings Lasting Change for Mercy Students
And that’s a wrap! We’ve come to the end of the “Empowering Futures” project which was done in partnership with the Canadian Government as part of the Canada Funds for Local Initiatives (CFLI) programme. Addressing the mental health challenges experienced by children and youth across Jamaica after the COVID-19 pandemic, the project aimed to improve […]
Empowering Children and Youth: Canada supports Transformative Mercy Project
In October 2024, the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica received a grant of about CAD $25,000 from the Canadian High Commission for a project focused on developing students’ psychosocial, academic, and professional skills. The project, managed by the Oscar Romero Centre for Youth, supports students from Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC), Jessie Ripoll Primary School, […]