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YMCA of Kingston Jamaica Programs and Services
The YMCA of Kingston Jamaica works with hundreds of school dropouts, providing education and life-skills training as well as work experience and community exposure that allows the youth to develop self-esteem and see themselves as valuable citizens.
Key programs include: Vocational Youth Development (targeting street children and youth at risk), leadership development training, computer training, sports and recreation, camping, language and music program.
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Partnership Activities
All partnerships involve on-going communication and sharing of resources.
2005: The YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted the National General Secretary from the Kingston Jamaica YMCA prior to the YMCA International Conference in Montreal
2001-2002: The Kingston YMCA hosted an intern to work with the Youth Development Program for four months.
2000: The National General Secretary of the YMCA in Kingston Jamaica visited the West End YMCA to explore youth exchange opportunities.
1999: The YMCA of Kingston Jamaica hosted a Labatte Scholarship recipient from the West End YMCA who took part in an Aquatics Program knowledge exchange.
1998: The YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted the National General Secretary from the Kingston Jamaica YMCA at the YMCA International Conference
1995: The Kingston YMCA hosted a partnership visit by a group of volunteers and staff from the Central West region.
International Programs are supported by the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).| Location: | Island in the Carribean Sea |
| Area: | 10,991 sq. km |
| Population: | 2.7 million (2004) |
| Access to Safe Water: | Urban 98% Rural 87% |
| Primary School Enrollment: | 100% |
| Literacy: | Male 84% Female 91% |
| Religion: |
Church of God, Protestant, Anglican, Roman Catholic |
| Official Language: | English |
| Political System: | Parliamentary State |
| Major Exports: | Bauxite and alumina, apparel, sugar, bananas, coffee, citrus products, rum and cocoa |
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