129 1/2 Hunter Street West, P.O. Box 1992, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7X7 Tel: (705)743-1671 Fax: (705)743-4020 Email: [email protected]Website: www.jshcanada.org J amaican Self-Help What’s in this issue? Jamaican Programme ................................................ 2 Canadian Programme ................................................. 4 Financial Report ........................................................... 5 Fundraising & Volunteers .......................................... 6 Message from the President Annual Report 2009-10 Students of St. Peter Claver Primary School Dear Friends, It was almost 15 years ago that I first became acquainted with Jamaican Self Help; I was a high school student participating in an awareness trip to Kingston, Jamaica. For most of us on that trip, it was our first time in a developing country, and our experiences there were powerful. My memories of that trip have resonated with me as I’ve moved through life, and inspired me to join the JSH Board of Directors eight years ago. Now, as my term as President of the Board is coming to an end, I continue to be inspired by our partner organiza- tions and the community leaders that we work with in Jamaica, and I’m even more committed to what we do. My year as President began with a challenging start after internal changes within CIDA prompted the delay of acceptance of our 2009-2012 funding proposal. JSH staff worked tirelessly with CIDA representatives to resolve the situation, and we were happy to have the 3-year JSH program “Empowering Youth for Today and Tomorrow,” approved by CIDA in November. We were excited to begin preparations to once again host the St. Peter Claver Primary School Music Ensemble from Kingston, Jamaica. JSH invited 15 chil- dren from grades 4 to 6 for an educational and perform- ance tour of Peterborough and Ottawa in April. Our Executive Director and representatives from the Jamaican Programme committee went to Jamaica to monitor and evaluate the projects we support: literacy projects, the work in schools supporting music, art, and physical education, vocational training programs, and community outreach work. While our programs were running well, observations from the monitoring team did indicate a heightened concern over the increasing level of violence being experienced in communities across Jamaica. As I’m sure many of you are aware, this violence peaked recently, causing the Jamaican Prime Minister to declare a State of Emergency in Kingston. Challenges such as this mean that communities need our support more than ever. Jamaican Self Help’s work has never been more relevant. With our amazing staff and our committed and responsible volunteers and donors, we will continue to help address the needs of children, their families, and their communities in Ja- maica, and raise awareness of international development and social justice issues in Canada. My sincere appreciation is extended to everyone. Kate Johnston President, Board of Directors
What’s in this issue?Jamaican Programme ................................................ 2Canadian Programme ................................................. 4Financial Report ........................................................... 5Fundraising & Volunteers .......................................... 6
Message from the President
Annual Report 2009-10
Students of St. Peter Claver Primary School
Dear Friends,
It was almost 15 years ago that I first became acquainted with Jamaican Self Help; I was a high school student participating in an awareness trip to Kingston, Jamaica. For most of us on that trip, it was our first time in a developing country, and our experiences there were powerful. My memories of that trip have resonated with me as I’ve moved through life, and inspired me to join the JSH Board of Directors eight years ago. Now, as my term as President of the Board is coming to an end, I continue to be inspired by our partner organiza-tions and the community leaders that we work with in Jamaica, and I’m even more committed to what we do.
My year as President began with a challenging start after internal changes within CIDA prompted the delay of acceptance of our 2009-2012 funding proposal. JSH staff worked tirelessly with CIDA representatives to resolve the situation, and we were happy to have the 3-year JSH program “Empowering Youth for Today and Tomorrow,” approved by CIDA in November.
We were excited to begin preparations to once again host the St. Peter Claver Primary School Music Ensemble from Kingston, Jamaica. JSH invited 15 chil-dren from grades 4 to 6 for an educational and perform-ance tour of Peterborough and Ottawa in April.
Our Executive Director and representatives from the Jamaican Programme committee went to Jamaica to monitor and evaluate the projects we support: literacy projects, the work in schools supporting music, art, and physical education, vocational training programs, and
community outreach work. While our programs were running well, observations from the monitoring team did indicate a heightened concern over the increasing level of violence being experienced in communities across Jamaica. As I’m sure many of you are aware, this violence peaked recently, causing the Jamaican Prime Minister to declare a State of Emergency in Kingston.
Challenges such as this mean that communities need our support more than ever. Jamaican Self Help’s work has never been more relevant. With our amazing staff and our committed and responsible volunteers and donors, we will continue to help address the needs of children, their families, and their communities in Ja-maica, and raise awareness of international development and social justice issues in Canada.
My sincere appreciation is extended to everyone.
Kate JohnstonPresident, Board of Directors
Jamaican ProgrammeYouth, Education & Leadership - April 2009 ~ March 2010
BackgroundIn November 2009, the Jamaican government issued an economic report that indicated an annual decline in • many economic sectors. Remittances from Jamaican workers and families in the U.S. were down 13.1% and the GDP declined by 3.1%. In February, Jamaica signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its financial system, lower inflation and encourage economic growth. In April 2010, the Ministry of Education announced a cut of 2% to its 2010-2011 budget.
In education, the 2009 Grade 6 national test results (GSAT) still indicate a vast need for literacy work as 20% • of the students who sat the exam achieved 33% or less in language arts.
According to a 2009 UNICEF report, 25% of children continue to live in poverty; violence and crime impact • children directly, with an average of 17 children & adolescents treated for violence-related injuries each day.
In the fall and winter of 2009-2010, Jamaica was increasingly affected by ongoing drought conditions. In • Kingston in particular, the water table became so low that severe water restrictions were put in place. These restrictions resulted in temporary closures of schools and extreme hardship for some households.
Over 3,000 Jamaicans benefitted from JSH programmes over the past year.
classes both during and after school at 7 different Pri-mary and All Age schools in the city of Kingston and in rural St. Mary. With the assistance of dedicated teachers working with small groups, children at St. Peter Claver, St. Anne’s and Tavares Gardens Primary Schools who were far behind their classmates made marked progress towards reading at their grade level. The St. Theresa’s Literacy project reached out to rural schools: the re-medial students improved dramatically and more parents are sending their children to these schools because of their improved reputation for academic excellence. Stu-dents preparing for their GSAT were a particular focus for S-Corner’s homework programme, as the results of this test determine the future of a child’s education at the secondary level. In addition to academic support, students in the three inner-city schools also benefitted from JSH support of extra or co-curricular activities such as music, sports, and clubs. St. Anne’s Primary School playground programme offered its students structured activities such as team sports and board games that significantly reduced school yard conflicts among the children. All of these activities helped the children to develop self-esteem and self-discipline and acted as a vehicle to build personal and community pride in their school and accomplishments.
Parenting Outreach and SupportA key component to a child’s success is the support
of his or her parent(s). Many parents have difficulties in helping their children with homework, or in providing for their basic needs. Some parents view the education system with distrust due to negative experiences with schools as children. To respond to these needs, last year JSH partner schools and organizations provided train-ing workshops on practical matters such as nutrition, appropriate discipline, legal rights and responsibilities of parents. They also offered parents ongoing support and advice, and ways to participate in school activities through sports events or socials. At S-Corner Clinic & Community Development, JSH supported parenting activities that ranged from workshops at local schools to reproductive health sessions and education about safe sex practices. At St. Anne’s Primary School, a social worker was hired to go out into the community and offer support for the families of students identified as most at risk. As a result, parents felt more empowered and were more involved in their children’s education. Parents interviewed at St. Anne’s Primary School and Tavares Gardens Primary School were enthusiastic in their reviews of these programmes and hoped to reach out to others to participate. Even parents of older students, like those at St. Margaret’s Human Resources Centre, greatly appreciated the additional support, especially as parents of teenagers and young adults.
Jamaican ProgrammeYouth, Education & Leadership - April 2009 ~ March 2010
Kingston Schools Study This past year, a JSH volunteer team prepared a comprehensive
report of JSH programmes and their impact to date in three inner-city Kingston primary schools. Based on surveys from all students in Grades 4-6, and focus group discussions with parents, teachers, and administrators, the report highlighted the positive changes in academic and social skills of the students, and in the overall school context, due to activities such as remedial reading, music, sports, clubs, parenting and teacher support. Special thanks to Cathy Bruce, Lynn Kostuch, Tara Flynn and Darlene Stubbs, Alli Bunting, Joyce Mackenzie and Paula Wagar, for their expert guidance and many hours of dedication to the project.
S-Corner Community Event
Meeting of all JSH Partners
St.Anne’s Dance Class
Youth and Community Development
Many youth in inner-city communities face a variety of challenges to becoming full participants in their communities. Some lack literacy skills, others need help in developing job skills, and others are faced with the challenges of conflict and violence related to gangs and community instability. JSH works with community-based centres to provide young women and men with specific skills and support to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. St. Margaret’s Human Resources Centre and St. Pius X Training Centre of-fered programmes that helped youth develop the skills to find jobs or go on to higher education. The programmes integrated literacy, life skills and vocational skills to address the complex needs of young people in inner-city communities. S-Corner Clinic & Community Development decentralized its activities to three bases scattered throughout its community to more effectively reach youth in different neighbourhoods. Programmes in these spaces included remedial reading and computer courses, as well as peace-building activities, including community sports and music events, and other means that helped residents resolve conflicts, and created a more stable and positive environment for them to live.
Capacity-BuildingJSH facilitated meetings and workshops for its
partners to share the challenges they face in their work, and identify the best practices to meet these challenges. JSH supported professional development sessions for teachers and staff, and offered encouragement to its part-ners during difficult times. JSH worked together with its partners to assess the successes of their programme and develop plans for the future.
Photos by Marg Hundt & Liz Sine
St.Pius Vocational Training
Canadian ProgrammeYouth, Education & Leadership - April 2009 ~ March 2010
Empowering Youth 4 Global Change
The JSH Youth Action Team was strengthened this year with new members from high schools in Peterborough and Lindsay and with the collaboration of the youth committee of Horizons of Friendship in Cobourg. Members participated in national conferences on international cooperation, visited other development agencies in Ot-tawa, helped plan a Global Youth Day of edu-cation and action for high school youth in the region, and built a campaign on the issues of water sovereignty leading to the upcoming G8/G20 summit in Toronto and Huntsville. The programme is a 3-year venture funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
JSH is proud to offer opportunities for Canadians to learn more about global issues related to Jamaica, and to participate directly in international co-operation efforts through volunteering for the organization and contributing financially to its programmes in Ja-maica. During the 2009-2010 programme, JSH maintained a strong presence in the Peterborough region, and also expanded its outreach in the Ottawa area. Highlights include:
The South-North Youth Policy Project Conference on Food • Sovereignty – young people from Canada, Nicaragua and Jamaica gathered in May 2009 just outside of Peterborough to prepare a joint youth statement on Food Sovereignty. This conference was a model of youth engagement and the culmination of a year of organization and discussion by the participants. Horizons of Friendship was an integral partner in the event, which was primar-ily funded by the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation.Youth Panel Discussion (June 2009) – Three JSH youth par-• ticipants, Sophia Rashid, Abby Menendez, and Lucy Marshall-Kiparissis, outlined their views on the most pressing global chal-lenges – poverty, education, environment, food sovereignty.Panel Discussion on Youth in Jamaica in Ottawa (October 2009) • – Organized by the JSH Ottawa Committee, five experts shared their views on youth issues in Jamaica.Annual Ganley Lecture (November 2009) – “Afghanistan: the • Case for Women” with special guest speaker Jennifer Rowell, a past JSH volunteer and trip participant who is now working in Afghanistan for Care-International.Annual One World Dinner (February 2010) – “The Spin on Food” • with dub poets Chet Singh and Jarret Prescott in this annual com-munity event. Over 300 people attended the vegetarian dinner, which was co-sponsored by JSH, the Kawartha World Issues Centre, and the New Canadians’ Centre.Youth Awareness Trip to Jamaica (March 2010) – 16 high school • students from Trinity College School, Kenner CVI and St. Peter’s Secondary School travelled to Jamaica to volunteer and learn about many aspects of Jamaican life through guest speakers and outings. Two past par-ticipants accompanied the group as assistant leaders; the trip was led by Tucker Barton and Rebecca Brinkman.JSH also benefitted from several student • placements over the year: Allison Bunting (University of Ottawa); Edith Girard & Su-zan Kimambo (Canada World Youth); Tyler Banderob (PCVS); Andrew Rigo & Emma Malcolm (Trent University).
March Awareness Trip participants with the St. Peter Claver Ensemble members.
World Toilet Queue on the importance of water globally
2009
$400,401
181,54222,870
67,363 38,122 29,774 339,671
39,949618
2,54911,185
11,745 - 405,717
$(5,316)
Financial Statement
AUDITOR’S REPORT
I have audited the balance sheet of Jamaican Self-Help Organization for the Relief of Poverty as at March 31st, 2010, and the statements of changes in the net assets, the statement of revenues and expenses and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended. These financial state-ments are the responsibility of the organization’s management. My responsibililty is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosure in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In my opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the organization as at March 31, 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Peterborough,Ontario Stephane W. DelormeMay 21, 2010 Professional Corporation Chartered Accountant
SCHEDULE OF REVENUEFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010
Self-Generated Funding
Other Funding CIDA – current project
2010
$ 51,33250,401
2812,20841,30127,75039,970
736 387
224,115
191,940$416,055
Donations Other fundraising proceedsInterestDonations-in-kindGlobal EducationSNYP RevenuesYouth 4 Global ChangeCCIC Expenses ReimbursementsOther
2009
$ 56,30861,545
62111,18567,30015,95212,837
2,549 49228,346
170,960$399,306
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSESFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010
Revenues Total Revenue Expenses
Programme Projects Evaluation & Monitoring Global Education Awareness Trips Public Engagement Youth Engagement
Excess of Revenues Over Expenses for the Year
AdministrationAmortizationCCIC Expenses Donations-in-kind Newsletter, promotion and fundraising Crestwood award
Capital asset fundBursary fundGanley fundInternally restricted fundsUnrestricted funds
$ 12,730 27,564 40,294
Full Audited Statements are available for any interested party.
$ 3,450 14,506 17,956
Note: this statement does not include transfers between funds approved for this fiscal year.
Jamaican Self-Help BN: 8997337150 RR001
Fundraising & VolunteersStanding CommitteesExecutive – Kate Johnston (President), Caileigh McKnight (Vice President), Nancy Chesher (Past President), Tucker Barton (Treasurer/Secretary)Jamaican Programme – Paula Wagar, Liz Sine, Christine Post, Marg Hundt, Rosemary Ganley, Kate Johnston, Joyce MackenzieGlobal Education – John Ganley, Caileigh McKnight, Gail Payne, Liz Mann, Paula Wagar, Sarah McDougall, Joanne ByrickFundraising – Kim Kasperski, Gillian SandemanFinance – Tucker Barton, Irvin Stewart, David Hall, Bill Blair, Nancy Chesher
Other CommitteesArtisan Sale – Kate Johnston, Liz Sine, Val Johnston, Nancy McLindenBrunch & Auction – Linda Conway, Pamela St. Onge, Gillian Sandeman, Valerine Lacroix, Charmaine Magumbe, Emily DownieIrie Dinner – Tricia Johnston, Beverley Ralston, Rochelle Andrew, Nadine Azore, Kim KasperskiNominating – Sarah McDougall, Nancy ChesherOttawa - Uté Gerbrandt, Irvin Stewart, Carol Campbell, Amaila Gentles, Carolle Wilson, Stephen Hoilette, Stacey-Ann Morris, Debbie ThomasYouth Action Team – Tyler Banderob, Nicola Koyanagi, Kris Onderwater, Kristen Matsumoto, Max Debues, Olivia Chessman, Sarah Williams, Lauren Pinder, Carly Hayes, Brandon Ellery, Colleen Thornbury, Sally Han, Lucy Marshall-Kiparissis
Special Thanks Jamaican Self-Help would like to thank Community Living Peterborough and Community Service Orders Peterborough for their help with the mailouts through the year.JSH also thanks Carole Pineau for her design work on our quarterly mailouts.
StaffMarisa Kaczmarczyk – Executive DirectorHeather Kenny – Office & Resources ManagerJulia Anderson – Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (to Dec 09)Fraser McDonald – Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (from Jan 10)
A very special thank you to all our individual donors, and the following organizations and businesses:
Programme Funders 2009-2010: Bridge Street United Church Fdn, City of Peterborough Community Grants, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, Henniger-Pilkington Charitable Trust, Luke 4 Foundation, Ogilvie Jesuit Community, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Peterborough K. M. Hunter Charitable Fdn, Remax Eastern Realty, RBC, Srs. Of Providence, Srs. of St. Joseph of London, Srs. of the Precious Blood, Srs.of St. Joseph of Sault Ste Marie, St. Aidan’s Anglican Church ACW, Trent University Womens’ Studies Department, Trinity College School, Walter & Duncan Gordon Fdn.
Brunch & Auction 2009 Supporters: 4th Line Theatre, Acklands Grainger, Avant Garden Shop, Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream, Birgit’s Sewing Stop, Black’s Photography, Bowlerama Peterborough, Brio Gusto, Burgandy’s Hair Salon Inc., Burnham Mansion, Canadian Tire – Lansdowne, Carlson-Wagonlit Stewart Travel, Champagne’s Creative Hair, Champs Sports Bar, Charlotte Video, Chatterpaul’s Restaurant, City of Peterborough Waste Management, CN Tower, Color Your World/ICI, Community Service Orders, Culligan Water, Fandango, First Choice Haircutters, Galaxy Entertainment, Gold’s Gym, Goodlife Fitness, Grady’s Feet Essentials, Grainger’s Dry Cleaning, Happenstance, Humphrey Interiors, Irwin Inn, Kelcey’s Nutrition Centre, King Bethune House, Kristi’s Cleaning Service, Lakefield Lanes & Links, Lansdowne Place, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Milltown Mini-Golf, Mirvish Productions, Mr. Sub, Ontario Place Corporation, Ontario Science Centre, Pammet’s Flowers, Pappas Billiards, Pasta Plus, Pet Supply Warehouse, Peterborough Lakers, Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Pete’s Store, Pizza Hut, Royal Ontario Museum, Sapphire Room, Scotsman Point Resort, Spa Euphoria, St. Peter’s High School, St. Pius X Training Centre, St. Veronus Tap and Café Room, Stickling’s Bakery, Stillpoint Therapies, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, TJ Cavanaugh, Trapalanda Equestrian Centre, Via Rail Canada, The Village Inn, Wild Rock Outfitters, Wine Connection – Lakefield, YMCA - Peterborough.
One World Dinner 2010: Between the Lines, Black Honey, Cup Cake Couture, East City Bakery, Elderberry Herbals, Firehouse Gourmet, Hot Belly Mamas, Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine, Janis Mansbridge, Michael Goldenberg, Nutty Chocolatier, Parkhill on Hunter, Peterborough Singers, Peterborough Green-Up, Rocky Ridge Drinking Water, Shish Kabob Hut, The Spill, Sticklings Bakery & Bistro, Sweet & Spicy Gourmet Foods and Catering, Tamara Hoogerdyk, Taste of Russia, TISA, The Toy Shop,Tribal Voices, Westben Theatre.
Programme undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Layout and Design by Carole Pineau
Board of Directors
April-June 2009Nancy Chesher (President)
Kate Johnston (Vice President) Chris Boriss (Treasurer-Secretary) Joyce Mackenzie (Past President)
