Stand Up for Jamaica

Stand Up for Jamaica
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$20,000 Goal

Stand Up for Jamaica

Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) is a human rights, non-profit human rights and charity organization. Our mission is the defense of the most vulnerable in our society, advocacy against any form of discrimination and access to justice for all. Our mandate is double: advocacy to promote legislative, social and cultural changes, and work on the grounds on projects responding to the needs of those who do not have any representation. The main activities and target groups are incarcerated people to whom we provide rehabilitation programs and counselling in correctional facilities, professional laboratory. We also offer skills training, counselling and legal assistance to GBV survivors and advocate for mentally ill persons and the LGBTQI+ community.nIn twelve years, SUFJ has provided education to over 1,200 incarcerated individuals. 80 GBV survivors have been certified in skills training. One UCC graduate states 'Being a part of the program has helped me value education in a new way. Losing something, my freedom, was the best way to unveil my potential.'

  • Org Type:

    Charity

  • Org Size:

    6 - 10

  • Years of Operation:

    14

  • Use of Funds: To transform lives. The initiative we are seeking to raise funds for is rehabilitation within the correctional centers and skills training for GBV survivors for one year. Your contribution will fund education, empowering individuals to break cycles of violence and reduce recidivism.
  • Parish(s): Kingston;Portland;St. Catherine;St. Thomas

  • Address:

    131 Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica

  • Tax Registration Number:

    001-987-321

  • Website:

    http://www.standupforjamaica.org

Mission/Impact Statement

Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) is a human rights, non-profit human rights and charity organization. Our mission is the defense of the most vulnerable in our society, advocacy against any form of discrimination and access to justice for all.

Priority Needs

US$40,000 provides books, stationery and facilitators/teachers salary for one year for 100 participants.nUS$25,000 provides material and facilitators salaries for GBV program for 40 survivors per year.

Awards/Honors

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250816/10-inmates-receive-ucc-degrees-and-freedom-hope-againnhttps://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/27/120-m-joy/

Key Services or Activities

Rehabilitation through education and skills training in correctional centers, legal, psychological and skills training assistance for GBV survivors, advocacy for mentally ill especially those who are incarcerated and key populations including LGBTQI individuals.

Impact Made

We have assisted over 5,000 incarcerated persons, 80 survivors of GBV skills training. Over 40 inmates have enrolled in associate and degree programs online and completed. Annually, over 300 inmates sit CSEC subjects with an average pass rate of 70%. SUFJ has invested over JMD $250M, with a 20% drop in recidivism.