KDF NEWS
KDF IN JAMAICA - SUMMER 2023
July 2023 - Summer 2023 was a busy one for the Karen Dale Foundation. Our Founder & President visited Jamaica and while there, attended the St. Ann's Bay Primary School Graduation, awarded Caribbean High School Scholarships, met with the 2022 Cohort of KDF Caribbean Scholars, and made a donation to the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital.
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Education & Literacy - Caribbean High School Scholarship Program
Through our Caribbean High School Scholarship Program, we welcomed 6 new Scholars. The announcement was made during the graduation ceremony of the St. Ann's Bay Primary School. Each student was awarded scholarship funds in the amount of $150 USD towards their High School Tuition and Fees. Congratulations to (in picture above from left) Brian, Shaheem, Chrishauna, Aaylia, Issabelle, and Josiah. The high schools represented by this class are Ferncourt, Ocho Rios, St. Hilda's Diocesan, and Westwood High Schools.
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The KDF Caribbean High School Scholarship Program was launched in 2022 and provides support through academic scholarships and mentorship, for high performing Primary School students who need assistance to get to and complete High School.
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The program is currently open to graduating St. Ann's Bay Primary School students who are planning to attend High School in the academic year following their graduation.
Our 2022 Scholars (pictured above), met with Allison and provided an update on how they are doing and their plans for the summer. They also provided advice and guidance to the 2023 Scholars as they start their journey in high school.
For information on our Education and Literacy Program, click here.
CariHealth Initiative - Jamaica
Through our CariHealth Initiative, we donated 6 new wheelchairs to the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann, Jamaica. Thank you to our vendor partner, Medco Medical Limited for delivering the chairs at no cost to us and for contributing an additional chair to the donation. The hospital's CEO, Mr. Dennis Morgan, Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Tanya Hamilton-Johnson, other members of the hospital staff, and representatives from Medco were present at the handover.
For information on our CariHealth Initiative, click here.