News & Updates - National Poverty Reduction Programme

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2020 Reversals of Fortun...

The Poverty and Shared Prosperity series provides a global audience with the latest and most accurate estimates on trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. For more than two decades, extreme poverty was steadily […]

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Stronger Data Systems needed to fight Poverty- World D...

Data are everywhere. But what is the data revolution doing for the 700 million people who live in extreme poverty? When data are turned into valuable information, they have the potential to improve lives, […]

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic of Inequality to Build ...

‘We have to help countries improve their readiness for future pandemics.’ World Bank Group President David Malpass called on the world to move urgently toward opportunities and solutions that achieve a green, resilient, and inclusive […]

Mar, 31

News
Poverty Data and Research – Jamaica

Return to paradise: A poverty perspective on Jamaica&#...

Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations, has attracted a growing number of tourists. In 2019, Jamaica received 4.2 million annual tourists, doubling the number of visitors from 20 years ago. However, after […]

Mar, 31

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Partnerships and Collaboration for Poverty Reduction

Leon Bailey Is Food for the Poor’s Newest Brand Amba...

Jamaican international footballer Leon Bailey is teaming up with Food For The Poor, the largest charity organization in Jamaica. The star player recently signed on to be one of the organization’s brand ambassadors and will […]

Mar, 31

News
Partnerships and Collaboration for Poverty Reduction

Women’s Centre Foundation supporting child diver...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is providing critical support to the National Child Diversion Programme. This is in keeping with its mandate of facilitating the continued education of teen […]

Mar, 31

News
Partnerships and Collaboration for Poverty Reduction

Warrior King gives hand to a ‘virtuous woman’

International recording artiste Warrior King recently joined forces with Food For The Poor (FFTP) and BOOM Energy Drink in a humanitarian effort to make the living conditions of a senior citizen more comfortable. Julia […]

Mar, 31

News
Partnerships and Collaboration for Poverty Reduction

Tanya Stephens to help build home for single mother &#...

Food For The Poor (FFTP) is continuing its ‘Tan Ah Yuh Yard’ campaign, with part of its mission to provide homes for families, and today, reggae-dancehall entertainer Tanya Stephens will be joining the latest […]

Mar, 31

News
NPRP Implementing Partners

Local government minister promises help for Hanover Po...

LUCEA, Hanover — Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie says his ministry is to assist the Hanover Municipal Corporation in improving the working conditions for employees at the building that houses the […]

Mar, 31

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NPRP Implementing Partners

Cabinet approves new Social Pension Programme

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of a new Social Pension Programme by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, which will target elderly people 75 years and older. Minister […]

Mar, 31

News
NPRP Implementing Partners

NIS on drive to get more contributors

PROMOTING a culture of saving among Jamaicans has been a major focus of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), with special emphasis on the benefits than can be derived by contributors in later years. Investing […]

Mar, 31

News
NPRP Implementing Partners

5,000-laptop shipment arrives for distribution to stud...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has received the first shipment of 5,000 laptops to be distributed to secondary students in grades 10 to 13 on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and […]