WHAT’S INSIDE
Our Mission ....................................................................................................
Our Impact ................................................................................................
Chairman’s Message ..............................................................................
Board of Directors ..................................................................................
Highlights of Events/Activities ...........................................................
THIS IS OUR
MISSION
To provide support in the development and implementation of educational programmes for young children in Jamaica, ultimately impacting on our nation’s future.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
Kofi Annan
OUR IMPACT
Our purpose isn’t limited by what we say; it’s about what we do. Over the years, we have had unwavering outcomes and witnessed the lives of current and future leaders transform.
What began as a simple observation of a breakdown in instructor training blossomed into everything you’ll see within these pages today. We have developed programmes, workshops, and initiatives with a core focus on literacy and numeracy enhancement to create a more balanced society.
We recognize greatness in our children, and we must continue to do all we can to provide the necessary resources they need to thrive.
We may not be able to change the past, but we can grab a hold of the present and rally with our partners for a brighter future.
2066 CHILDREN REACHED
788 PARENTS SUPPORTED
127 TEACHERS TRAINED
22 SCHOOLS IMPACTED
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
The impact you have on a child today will change the future you see tomorrow. The Barita Education Foundation (B.E.F.) continues to serve as a proud beacon of hope to chronically disadvantage communities. Since the inception of B.E.F. in 2004, the Foundation along with its remarkable team have transformed the lives of over 3,000 people. It is our sincere hope that our efforts will inspire growth with the principles and tools we use to promote positivity and spark change.
This year, we expanded our efforts by discovering innovative ways to impact our partner schools by spearheading and participating in several initiatives. Noteworthy mention must be made of another successful year of Read Across Jamaica Day and our Parents Sports Rally. Furthering those efforts, the B.E.F. team visited schools including St. Steven’s Basic School and Charles Chin-Loy Early Childhood Development Centre during Child’s Month to host several educational activities and encourage our children to keep learning, persisting, and chasing their dreams.
Our dedicated team of Teachers and Social Workers continued to effortlessly pave the way for our future leaders with mentorship programmes and Literacy and Numeracy workshops. It is B.E.F.’s goal to improve the infrastructure of our schools in volatile areas by not only equipping our children with the necessary tools to succeed but ensuring that our teachers and parents are being trained effectively to enhance student learning outcomes. Our mission incorporates several aspects of nation building, but our commitment to serving children is one that yields rewarding results. We are thankful for another successful year and look forward to your steadfast support as we continue to ignite hope and inspire change.
Rita Humphries-Lewin Chairman
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow!
Anthony J. D’Angelo
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RITA HUMPHRIES-LEWIN Chairman
MARIE HITCHINS Director
NICOLA MELHADO Director
JANET BROWN Director
PETA-ROSE HALL Director
CARLTON FRANCIS Director
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel
- Socrates
HIGHLIGHTS OF EVENTS
Read Across JamaicaDay
In celebration of Child’s Month this past May, Barita was pleased to endorse Read Across Jamaica Day which is geared towards encouraging and teaching children to read fluently. By involving influencers and representatives from our organization, it served as added motivation and inspiration for our children to perfect the concept “practice makes perfect.”
Hundreds of students across Jamaica benefited as we assisted through exhibitions and executions of different strategies and techniques, allowing them to interact with text that may be above their independent reading levels. We take great pride in using our resources to fill in the gaps in our society where we can. Barita was happy to join in on this mission to invest in the future of our country; our children.
“Change is the end result of all true learning.”
Leo Buscaglia
Christmas treat
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is the quote that comes to mind when thinking of our most recent outreach initiative. While academic advancement and literacy workshops remain at the core of our B.E.F. mission, we decided to add an element of fun this year by treating several of our partner schools with Christmas Cake during the season.
“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”
Maya Angelou
Child’s Month Club
We believe that no matter how small the initiative, the result is guaranteed every time – a huge impact. Our B.E.F. team visited a number of our partner schools during Child’s Month to impart knowledge and spread positivity.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Maya Angelou
Child’s Month Club Cont’d
These visits serve as a great way to get more personal in our approach because we place high value on the potential of each child. Our children get the opportunity to engage with our team of leaders and access to a wealth of knowledge and in turn, our team is delighted to pour into the students and share in the experiences that help to shape their lives.
PARENTS SPORTS RALLY
Nothing beats competition for a cause. The B.E.F.’s Parent Involvement & Awareness Programme (P.I.A.P) held its Sports Rally on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The Rally is an opportunity for each arm of the B.E.F. to come together and apply the knowledge gained in the workshops, initiatives, and trainings throughout the year.
Our participating partner schools included: Maranatha Basic School, Baby Grand Early Childhood Institution, Seaview Early Childhood Development Centre, Charles Chin Loy Early Childhood Development Centre, Care Bear Early Childhood Development Centre, and Reg Keizs Early Childhood Development Centre.
As an extension of P.I.A.P’s mission, the Sports Rally focuses on how a Parents’ involvement in their child’s life can positively impact them and build their character. The Rally reinforces principles such as leading effectively, highlighting and utilizing strengths, celebrating successes, and working as a team.
Parents participated in several activities for the day including: Athletics, Cheerleading, Dominoes, Netball, and Football to win prizes for special projects at their respective schools.
Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn
- O. Fred Donaldson
