Africka Stephens | School Nutrition Policy is a long-awaited step forward
Jamaica has taken a significant step forward with the tabling of the National School Nutrition Policy (SNP) in the Senate on May 9. This policy sets out clear principles and actions to promote healthy eating in all Jamaican schools, and aims to ensure that every child, regardless of socio-economic background, has access to safe, affordable, […]
Groundings With My Sisters amplifies ‘artivism’ for social change
A new wave of feminist activism is taking shape with the initiative Groundings With My Sisters, an intersectional feminist collective dedicated to promoting gender equity, inclusion, and creative expression. By harnessing the power of art and activism, coined as ‘artivism’, the organisation is building a movement that educates, documents, and empowers the next generation of […]
New project launched to supports teens’ reproductive well-being
Fi We Children Foundation, a youth-led non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to advancing social justice for Jamaican children, has launched an initiative aimed at empowering young people with comprehensive reproductive health education. The project, titled ‘Youth in Reproductive Justice: Digital Media Advocacy’, seeks to provide 16 to 18-year-olds with accurate, judgement-free information to help them make […]
Six civil society orgs awarded grants under EU-CVSS partnership
Six civil society organisations have been awarded microgrants under a European Union (EU)-funded initiative aimed at strengthening their role in governance and development. The grants, administered through the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), are part of a broader cooperation agreement between the EU and CVSS to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) […]
Six civil society organisations awarded grants under EU-CVSS partnership
Six civil society organisations have been awarded microgrants under a European Union (EU)-funded initiative aimed at strengthening their role in governance and development. The grants, administered through the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), are part of a broader cooperation agreement between the EU and CVSS to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) […]
Youth-led advocacy to tackle reproductive health challenges in St Ann with EU backing
ST ANN, Jamaica— A new six-month initiative aimed at improving awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues among youth in St Ann is to be launched later this month, thanks to micro grant funding from the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS). The micro grants represent a component of the 30-month intervention funded by the […]
Data-driven focus at CVSS’s National Volunteer Conference
The critical need for robust data collection and analysis to validate the contributions of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Jamaica was the theme emerging from the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) 2024 National Volunteer Conference. Key speakers emphasised that without reliable metrics, the pivotal role of these organisations in social and economic development remains […]
CVSS to host National Volunteer Conference
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) is set to host its annual National Volunteer Conference on Thursday, November 7, at 9 a.m. This year’s event will be held under the theme ‘Voice, Visibility and Influence: Creating a Lasting Impact’, and aims to empower voluntary organisations with the skills and strategies needed to strengthen advocacy […]
Forty CSOs benefit from CVSS’ grant proposal-writing workshops
Some 40 civil society organisations benefitted from a series of workshops on grant proposal-writing to assist them in crafting stronger proposals to secure funding from donors, both local and internationally. The workshops were facilitated by the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) and funded by the EU through a grant under the 13th European Development […]
CVSS to strengthen civil society organisations through workshops
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) will be hosting a series of workshops to strengthen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and improve their ability to deliver outputs that contribute to national development plans while increasing their ability to represent marginalised groups so they can impact policy at the national level. In a […]