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The year 2020-21 continued to present challenges locally and globally that stretched our capacity for agility, creativity and resilience. At the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, JMMB’s core values of love, openness, honesty, integrity and care became even more of a driving force as we stood firm in our commitment to nation building and people empowerment. As economic hardships increased and the unpredictability of the upcoming months became more apparent, the Foundation quickly examined its operations and adjusted plans in order to navigate the crisis while still fulfilling our mandate. The Foundation continued to execute projects and programmes, while ensuring the health and safety of all concerned. We continued to partner with individuals and organizations to meet the needs, which have been even greater during the pandemic, in the areas 157
of education, transformational leadership, youth entrepreneurship, capacity building and community development. One key partnership that we were very pleased to support was the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, aimed at mobilizing and distributing resources to assist vulnerable citizens. The timeline for some initiatives including regional expansion of the Joan Duncan Foundation in the territories within which we operate were extended; however, we remain focused and indeed excited about “The Positive Transformation of Lives and Nations, To Support the Creation of Oneness and the Realization of Greatness” in these territories. We are delighted to share the details of some of our key initiatives for the year 2020-21.
