Group overview
The American Women's Group of Jamaica (AWG) was Established in 1985 by a small band of women (expatriates) with ties to the Embassy of the United States of America. The group began as a social organization and expanded to include charitable works to benefit primarily the women and children of Kingston, Jamaica. Celebrating its 29th year it has expanded to include Jamaicans, Americans, Diplomats and multinational group of volunteers who focus on helping the less fortunate children of Jamaica.
The AWG is a non- profit, non- governmental Organization, with members of various nationalities. This multi- national group of volunteers personify the Jamaican motto "Out of Many one People" as they come together in friendship to support the community in which they find themselves.
The AWG focuses on helping some of the less privileged children in our community. We provide Educational scholarships including school fees and books to students and assist various communities with some of there special needs. For the 2011 - 2012 school year the AWG granted 35 scholarships to students from basic school through high school.
Columnist, Jean Lowrie - Chin writing in the Jamaican observer newspaper of November 13, 2016 wrote "I have great admiration for the American
Women's Group (AWG) who not only donate many scholarships to underprivileged Jamaican children, many from Grants Pen. but also go out of their
way the children how special they are. AWG presentations are veritable love fests where young scholars showered with gifts and treats.
Five children from the AWG scholarship program were accepted to University for the 2011 school year and the Group continues to encourage
students to strive for academic excellence.
Some of the charities the AWG has supported are: St Francis outreach., Jamaica AIDS Support . Shortwood Primary and Junior High School, Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. St Martin De Porres Basic and Primary School, Allman Town Basic and Primary School. Women's Leadership Initiative for V.O.U.C.H , Blue Hair and Purple and Hats, God's Way Baptist, The S.T.E.P Care Center, The St Franciscan Ministries, Brothers of The Poor, Stellar Maris Foundations,
Mission
The Mandate of the American Women's Group:
The American Women's Group of Jamaica (AWG) was Established in 1985 by a small band of women (expatriates) with ties to the Embassy of the United States of America. The group began as a social organization and expanded to include charitable works to benefit primarily the women and children of Kingston, Jamaica. Celebrating its 29th year it has expanded to include Jamaicans, Americans, Diplomats and multinational group of volunteers who focus on helping the less fortunate children of Jamaica.
The AWG is a non- profit, non- governmental Organization, with members of various nationalities. This multi- national group of volunteers personify the Jamaican motto "Out of Many one People" as they come together in friendship to support the community in which they find themselves.
The AWG focuses on helping some of the less privileged children in our community. We provide Educational scholarships including school fees and books to students and assist various communities with some of there special needs. For the 2011 - 2012 school year the AWG granted 35 scholarships to students from basic school through high school.
Columnist, Jean Lowrie - Chin writing in the Jamaican observer newspaper of November 13, 2016 wrote "I have great admiration for the American
Women's Group (AWG) who not only donate many scholarships to underprivileged Jamaican children, many from Grants Pen. but also go out of their
way the children how special they are. AWG presentations are veritable love fests where young scholars showered with gifts and treats.
Five children from the AWG scholarship program were accepted to University for the 2011 school year and the Group continues to encourage
students to strive for academic excellence.
Some of the charities the AWG has supported are: St Francis outreach., Jamaica AIDS Support . Shortwood Primary and Junior High School, Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. St Martin De Porres Basic and Primary School, Allman Town Basic and Primary School. Women's Leadership Initiative for V.O.U.C.H , Blue Hair and Purple and Hats, God's Way Baptist, The S.T.E.P Care Center, The St Franciscan Ministries, Brothers of The Poor, Stellar Maris Foundations,
Mission
The Mandate of the American Women's Group:
- To Provide friendship and unity among women in Jamaica.
- To provide support for social services and charitable activities in the community
- to encourage a rapport with the Jamaican people and awareness of the culture.