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Mission Statement
To build bridges of cooperation in developing, implementing and sustaining projects, which contribute to the well-being of all Jamaicans.
Our Vision
Building bridges for a better Jamaica.
Women’s Representation Matters
– Senator Morris Dixon
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has highlighted the importance of women participating in and breaking barriers in fields often dominated by men.
Addressing the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (March 9), she said it is important that girls can see themselves in diverse roles and positions of leadership, noting that this empowers them to believe in their potential.
The Minister, who spoke on the theme: ‘Accelerate Action’, pointed to the representation of women in Jamaica’s Parliament as a symbol of progress.
WLI Donates to All Woman Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation Drive
Members of the WLI on October 13, 2021, made a presentation to All Woman Editor, Petulia Clarke-Lawrence (2nd right) of gifts towards the recently-launched All Woman drive for items to benefit the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Spanish Town Centre.
Making the presentation on behalf of the WLI are Renee Menzies McCallum (2nd left), chair; and former chairs Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham (left), chair Membership Committee and Marcia Erskine (right), chair, PR Fundraising & Events Committee.
The gifts included discounted toys from Eustace Lee, baby clothes from Ammars, and $15,000 in vouchers from MegaMart.
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