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 of 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 undervalued. […]
CVSS advocates for proper data on lupus
Kim Mair, chair of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) — the coordinating body for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) serving in Jamaica — said that technology and data should be used to develop interventions to aid vulnerable groups, including those affected by lupus. Mair made the observation while addressing the launch of Lupus Awareness Month […]
Kim Mair is new chair of CVSS
Kim Mair, chief executive officer of the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation is the new chair of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS). She replaces outgoing chair, Saffrey Brown. Mair was appointed to the post at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the CVSS which was held recently in a hybrid format. In her acceptance […]
Strengthening multi-sectoral responses to the Covid-19 pandemic – Commonwealth Foundation
This project aims to support civil society organisations, networks, and coalitions to enable more effective engagement with the government on the development and implementation of policies and plans to address the pandemic in the longer term or respond to new health emergencies. The specific objective of this assignment is to achieve these objectives through the […]
CVSS to Host Conference on Strengthening Volunteerism in Jamaica
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) will host its National Volunteer Conference and the Expert Speaks series in October and November under the theme ‘Strengthening Volunteerism in Jamaica Towards Greater National Development’. Saffrey Brown, chair of the CVSS said that the conference will be held to improve structures of engagement and collaboration amongst […]
Charity Organisations Should Be More Transparent – Says CVSS’ President Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson, president of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) said that charity organisations need to be more financially transparent in order to attract funding as he pointed that they were operating in a challenging environment where funding was now more difficult to secure due to the pandemic. Mr Hendrickson made the […]
Charitable organisations to address COVID-19 needs in hospitals
THE COUNCIL of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Americans Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Food For The Poor and the Jarrett Foundation have collaborated to launch a campaign to address the shortfall in medical supplies and equipment now being experienced by hospitals as a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases across the island. The campaign, dubbed […]
Jarrett Foundation donates 100,000 masks to CVSS
The Jarrett Foundation has donated 100,000 masks to the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) to assist members of the organisation to protect its front line members from COVID-19. The donation is part of an overall two million masks given to Jamaica. Dr Pearl Jarrett, chief executive director of the Jarrett Foundation made the presentation […]
Corporate Ja commends PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund
CORPORATE JAMAICA is expressing much pride and joy after participating in the Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, which mobilised $200 million in resources: $131 million in cash and the rest in kind. The initiative was a collaborative effort among the PSOJ, the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), American Friends of […]
Voluntary organisations support PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund
CHILDREN FIRST Agency, a non-governmental organisation which provides life-changing programmes for children and adolescents, was among the many voluntary organisations that supported the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund. According to Claudette Pious, executive director of Children First Agency, the organisation participated in the collaborative effort because of its influence and […]