Uplifting Adolescents Project 2

Uplifting Adolescents Project 2Kingston - Kingston
Phone: +1 876-920-6385
Phone: +1 876-926-3645, 929-8789
Mobile: +1 876-920-0334
Fax: +1 876-920-7208

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What is UAP2?

The Uplifting Adolescents Project (UAP), is a joint project of the Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America and financed by a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) /Jamaica.

The UAP2 is a continuation of activities successfully implemented under Phase 1 of the project, which was managed by Development Associates Inc.

The primary responsibility of the UAP2 is the betterment of at-risk youth between the age of 10 and 18 years old who are not enrolled in schools, have dropped out of school or do not attend school on a regular basis. The project focuses on increase numeracy and literacy among targeted Jamaican youth, through Remedial Education, Pre-Vocational Training and Reproductive Health.

How is UAP2 managed?

The main strategy which PACT employs in working with the selected NGOs is the development of partnership and collaborative approaches to project implementation. To facilitate the process, an advisory committee "Project Implementation Unit" was established. The committee comprise:

USAID/Jamaica
Ministry of Education and Culture
Planning Institute of Jamaica
National Centre for Youth Development
PACT

Programmes

CHILDREN FIRST

One of the few organizations in Jamaica specializing in street/working children in Spanish Town, one of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere. They maintains close linkages with community organizations including the police, school principals, church and government leaders.

JAMAICA ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF

Founded in 1938, it is one of the oldest non-profit organizations of its kind in the Caribbean. Under the UAP, the Association is teaching the performing arts to more than 200 deaf students as a means of expression and getting messages across to hearing-impaired youth.

JAMAICA RED CROSS

The UAP program is currently delivered at four Red Cross centers to 275 out-of-school adolescents, and another 1,038 in-school youth. Its goal is to empower youth through the provision of literacy, numeracy, and marketable skills.

MEL NATHAN INSTITUE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

The mission of this organization is to promote the advancement of extremely deprived communities in both urban and rural areas, to provide educational opportunities, including preparatory and vocational facilities, and to facilitate human development as an integral part of community development.

RURAL FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

This program caters to teen-age mothers by improving their self-esteem and making them capable of helping themselves and their babies to become a productive Jamaican family unit.

SAM SHARPE TEACHERS COLLEGE

Although a Teachers College, this institution has reached out to four deprived communities with a comprehensive program in all four technical components of the UAP. They are reaching over 546 out-of-school adolescents.

ST. PATRICK'S FOUNDATION

Located in the inner-city communities of Olympic Gardens, Tower Hill, Seaview Gardens, Riverton and Calaloo Mews, this organization helps youth to transcend the constraints of their socio-economic environment in order to become responsible citizens.

WESTERN SOCIETY FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF CHILDREN

A product of Save the Children/UK, this NGO has enjoyed great success in returning street and high-risk children to school and keeping them there. It is closely linked to other institutions traditionally involved in supporting children, including the Family Courts, the local police, and the formal schools.

WOMEN'S CENTRE OF JAMAICA FOUNDATION

Started in 1978 as the Program for Adolescent Mothers in Kingston, the organization has grown to national prominence with centers in seven Parishes, and 14 outreach stations nation-wide. It assists pregnant girls under age 16 and has established an outstanding record of returning them to the formal school system.

YMCA, KINGSTON

This organization has established and outstanding record of helping more than 300 street/working children and out-of-school youth with programs in literacy, numeracy, skills training and sports activities.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED

A "one of a kind" organization in Jamaica specializing in a distinguished Mentor program for high school students using positive role models to provide emotional support in order to build self confidence and self esteem.

YWCA, NATIONAL COUNCIL

This program assists more than 650 young females, helping to improve their academic skills. It operates Early School-Leavers Institutes, a Basic School, After-School Care and Literacy, and Continuing Education evening classes in addition to its Y-Teen clubs in over 24 schools.