Poverty Alleviation & Empowerment Foundation
$250.00 Pledged
$100,000.00 Goal
Poverty Alleviation & Empowerment Foundation
PAEF provides various forms of support to vulnerable individuals and communities, particularly in St. Catherine. Its initiatives include offering back-to-school scholarships for high school students, implementing breakfast programmes for early childhood and primary school-aged children, and running training programs for entrepreneurship. The PAEF also provides care packages and assists disabled individuals and families in need.
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Org Type:
Charity
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Org Size:
Over 20
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Years of Operation:
11
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Use of Funds:
(1) US$80,000: For a 2-Year Mentorship Programme for 50 At-Risk Boys. Aid them on develop positive life skills, improve academic performance, and reduce engagement in risky behaviors. (2) US$20,000: For expansion of annual scholarships for needy students entering high schools and Expansion of Breakfast programmes.
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Parish(s):
St. Catherine
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Address:
30 Bologna Close, Angels Estates 2, St. Catherine, Jamaica
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Tax Registration Number:
002-068-789
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Phone
(876) 321-1091 -
Email
paef2014@gmail.com -
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Mission/Impact Statement
To change the lives of the most vulnerable utilizing a bottom-up approach to community development. Through a process of empowerment through education, the promotion of self-reliance and empowerment to children and at-risk-youths.
Current Needs
US$80,000 provides funds for mentorship programme for 2 years US$4,000 provides grant assistance to at least 30 students annually leaving primary to high school
Awards/Honors
1. links:https://www.pressreader.com/jamaica/jamaica-gleaner/20210812/281736977516725?srsltid=AfmBOooSxpbenZl9JQf_FRzrF0dpFBFdMuL0AiHeOi-lzZ_43hOD6Mal 2. https://visionnewspaper.ca/paef-continues-help-uplift-communities/ 3. https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20201112/20-high-school-students-receive-scholarships-poverty-alleviation-and 4. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20181119/foundation-working-alleviate-poverty 5. https://jis.gov.jm/pod/poverty-alleviation-and-empowerment-foundation/
Key Services or Activities
(1) The foundation provides scholarships to help students stay in school, attend school, and receive back-to-school assistance. (2) The PAEF supports breakfast programmes for young children to ensure they are alert and ready for learning. (3) The organization develops and promotes entrepreneurship training to help foster self-sufficiency. (4) The PAEF distributes care packages to families and provides support to the disabled community. This includes the elderly and persons with disabilities (pwds)
