Project - Spanish Town

Project Name: Capoeira for Peace in Spanish Town
Location: Clifton/Quarry Hill, St. Catherine
Supported by: Blue Star Jamaica, Social Development Commission (SDC), Capoeira Alafia/Grupo Cativeiro Capoeira- Jamaica
Implementation period: April 2008 - ongoing
Project Description: Following the visit of the leader of the Blue Star organization Sri Vasudeva in Jamaica, members of the organization launched a project to assist the citizens of two Spanish Town communities – Clifton and Quarry Hill. While Capoeira Alafia engages children and youths from both communities in weekly Capoeira classes members of Blue Star Jamaica provide assistance for local teachers and encourage ‘backyard gardening’ as a income generating activity among residents.

Children from both communities are highly motivated to learn Capoeira and participate in large numbers in the training. Due to the good response we hope to be able to find additional funding and facilitate at least two weekly trainings sessions.

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