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UNITED WAY OF JAMAICA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

For 40 years, the United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) has been a trusted partner in national development. Established in 1985, UWJ has worked to mobilize resources, foster partnerships, and invest in community-driven solutions that transform lives. From health and education to disaster response and youth empowerment, UWJ has provided a platform for ordinary citizens, corporate partners, and community organizations to unite for the greater good.

The model is simple but powerful: every dollar raised is used to directly support projects and programmes that strengthen families, uplift communities, and build a more equitable society.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, UWJ will host its Ruby Anniversary Gala under the theme:
“The Ruby Thread – Honouring the Hearts and Hands that Give.”

This signature event is both a celebration and a moment of reflection –  spotlighting the volunteers, donors, partners, and community leaders whose generosity and commitment have sustained UWJ’s mission for 40 years.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith adresses the graduation ceremony for 100 early childhood educators who successfully completed a literacy intervention project dubbed ‘Read Right from the Start’. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday (August 23) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew.

Approximately 100 early childhood educators have completed a literacy intervention project dubbed ‘Read Right from the Start’.

Over the past eight months, United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) has collaborated with United Way of Greater Atlanta and language and literacy experts from the Rollins Center to conduct training sessions in Jamaica.

These sessions aimed to build the capacity of early childhood teachers and representatives of the Early Childhood Commission to deliver effective learning programmes.

Addressing the graduation ceremony, held on Friday (August 23), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith said the event was celebratory for both students and the educators.

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