Violence Prevention Alliance Launches Race for Peace
On August 24, The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) launched ‘The Race for Peace’ at its UWI Mona offices.
The race is a fundraising lap-a-thon which will take place at the Mona Bowl on the UN International Day of Peace celebrated on September 21st, 2011.
The VPA is a network comprised of government and non-government organizations working to prevent violence and build safe communities in Jamaica. It uses an evidence-based approach to violence reduction and prevention.
Astley Henry, VPA Policy Officer observed that ‘Education is not only one of the most potent tools for the individual empowerment, but it also has the impact of channeling many youth out of socially injurious activities.’
Why Should I Participate?
The funds raised will be used to enhance the VPA’s Learning NetWorks of Jamaica Programme.
This programme targets some of the most marginalized corner youth in our society and has had an impressive record of success. Youth in the programme have the opportunity to gain life and employability skills that greatly enhances their self-esteem and transforms their lives.
How Can I Participate in the Race for Peace?
Donations are vital to the maintenance and enhancement of the Learning NetWorks Programme.
You can arrange your donation by calling the Violence Prevention Alliance on 702-2079, emailing us at raceforpeaceja@gmail.com or texting 358-9937.
Before and on race day, schools, universities, communities, businesses, hospitals and associations will all be participating in the race in a number of ways.
Register your team by getting in touch with the VPA through the contacts above!
For more detailed information on the day’s full slate of activities, please visit the VPA’s blog:
vpajamaica.wordpress.com and follow them on twitter.com/#!/VPAJamaica
The Author
8 Comments
Fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in America, affecting 20% of the population,
the main cause being sugar consumption. This prevents the dissolution of
metal at the anodic areas. Since we have established the fact that hazardous chemicals
in clothing and fabrics are present at the point of textile production and even during garment production, consumers are advised
to wash and dry garments made from synthetic fabrics, at least three
times, before putting them on.
To sart with the sport was only oout there ffor iOS but after the good success of Contract Wars, the creators determined to make the
game for Android.
It’s small enough to fit under furniture where you can not vacuum with
a normal upright cleaner. Your productiveness is going to increase when you start
using the robotic vacuum. Automatic vas have completely revolutionised our instrument for vacuuming.
You haven’t any idea how long I ɦave been looking for
something such as this. Good job!
Hi tto all, the contents present at this web page are
in fact remarkagle for people knowledge, well, keep up the ggood worrk fellows.
Good day very cool site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing ..
I’ll bookmark your site and take the feeds also? I’m happy to search out numerous useful info
right here within the put up, we need develop extra techniques
in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .
Great goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you’re
just too great. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you
say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it wise.
I cant wait to read far more from you. This is actually a great site.
Do you have a spam problem on this blog; I also am a blogger, and I was wanting to know your situation; many of us have developed some
nice practices and we are looking to exchange strategies
with others, please shoot me an email if interested.