In observing and maintaining the relevance of Read Across Jamaica Day 2021 during the pandemic, JWNF continued its partnership with the Book Industry Association of Jamaica, where 65 books were donated to the libraries of eleven of our focus schools. The book featured the iconic Louise Bennett-Coverly, a staple in Jamaican households in keeping with the theme of Jamaica 60. The books donated to the libraries will impact approximately 6300 students.
Fifty (50) Round Robin Groups were provided with 60 packages each for onward delivery to 3,000 individuals. Each person received Lasco grocery packages valued at J$4000.00 each.
On Thursday, December 5, the J. Wray & Nephew Foundation (JWNF) hosted 700 school children from six (6) primary schools in Kingston and Clarendon for a “Sustainable Christmas Treat” at Devon House. The Treat featured rides, face painting and fun and interactive games aimed at imparting sustainable environmental practices to our children. Each school received five plants, and each student also received seeds to take home in an effort to teach them the importance of trees and plants and the role they play in protecting and preserving the environment.
Partnering with 27 entities in sanitation, healthcare, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical product development, JWN has reserved 258,329.88 litres of 70% alcohol for the manufactures of hand sanitizers to assist with supplying the market.
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