Domestic Violence Intervention Centres are now in six additional police stations with the support of the Spotlight Initiative
Government Ministries advancing talks for a Mobile Unit to support impact of Domestic Violence Intervention Centres
GEF-funded solar energy and energy efficiency systems at 6 hospitals are expected to cut Jamaica's public health energy bill by 22%
A 14-point Call To Action issued by youth leaders requests stronger and expanded youth participation in citizen security and safety interventions
An award-winning group’s foray into beekeeping and agroforestry in Jamaica's Cockpit Country provides income while reversing biodiversity loss
More than 200 students are receiving improved access to virtual learning spaces and equipment to support continued learning throughout the COVID-19 crisis
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Jamaica
3 million
Population
19.9%
Poverty rate
9319
GNI per capita
.734
Human Dev. Index
