Meet A VillageChild
Unity Bunkers Hill Primary School Trelawny, Jamaica
Unity Primary School caters to students from the communities of Wakefield, Adelphi, Drumilley, Deeside and Bunkers Hill. At Unity Primary school, VillageChild sponsors the Treasure Box and library books.
Otecia Brown
Otecia is a graduate of William Knibb High School in Trelawny. She is also a recipient of the Baldwin Needham Continuing Education Grant. She was accepted in the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
William Knibb High School, Marta Brae, Trelawny Jamaica
COVID-19 Zoom
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total closures of schools. Like many other governments, the Jamaican government temporarily closed educational institutions to contain the spread of COVID-19. As of 7 June 2020, approximately 552,000 learners enrolled from pre-primary to upper-secondary education and 74,500 learners enrolled in tertiary education programs were out of school,
School closures impact not only students, teachers, and families but have far-reaching economic and societal consequences. Shedding a light on various social and economic issues, including digital learning. The impact was more severe for a rural schools.
VillageChild provided access to Zoom allowing over 20 students sitting the General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE- A-level), the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, access to classroom materials and teaching.