ABOUT US

Under the slogan “The future is bright, when you can read and write!” Books4Kids Jamaica is dedicated to providing books and materials to 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten children in Jamaica. Since it’s start-up in 2007, the charity has helped provide more than 275,000 books to 87,000 children in 150 schools across Jamaica’s 14 parishes. The charity receives no government grants and raises all money for its book distribution on an annual basis. More than 300 international sponsors and volunteers have participated in the community initiative, which to date has donated books and materials valued at over US$1,5m. Book4Kids Jamaica is non-profit charity registered in Jamaica.

Our belief is that by “evening the playing field,” we help to make learning a positive experience for everyone and ultimately encourage increased attendance, particularly at rural schools.

Books4Kids Jamaica Chairperson Ragni Trotta

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WHAT WE DO

TANGIBLE RESULTS

2014

91% MASTERY
2,627 CHILDREN
36 SCHOOLS

In 2014, an overall mastery of 91% was measured among 2,627 children at 36 schools who completed the annual ‘Books4Kids Assessment’ skill test. An average mastery of 90% was measured among 1,301 four-year old K1 students, while 1,326 five-year old K2 students achieved an overall mastery of 92%.

2013

87% MASTERY
1,762 CHILDREN
22 SCHOOLS

In 2013, the overall average mastery level measured among 1,762Kindergarten children at 22 schools was 87%. While the 4 year old students (K1) measuring an average 86% on the skill test, the 5 year old (K2) students who had received books two years in a row measured a higher average mastery of 89%.

2012

86% MASTERY
1,590 CHILDREN
15 SCHOOLS

In 2012, the charity measured a remarkable 86% average mastery in reading, writing, math and science skills among 1,590 Kindergarten children who received books from The Palmyra Foundation at the start of the school year. An average success rate of above 90% was measured at four schools.

Annual Report 2014

Annual Report 2015

Annual Report 2016

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