Ragni Trotta’s Blog
Inspiring Stories of People Who Overcame Poverty Through Education
Education can provide a pathway to a better future. Many children worldwide have overcome poverty through dedication to education, hard work, and resilience. This blog showcases inspiring stories of people who overcame poverty through education. Malala Yousafzai ...
How Books4KidsJamaica is Promoting a Love of Reading Amongst Jamaican Children
A non-profit organization promoting a love of reading among Jamaican children is called Books4KidsJamaica. The organization collects and distributes books to schools and community centres throughout Jamaica, providing children access to reading materials. This blog...
The Importance of Building a Home Library for Children
Building a home library for children is an essential investment in their future. It provides access to a wide range of books and other reading materials and fosters a love of reading. Here are some reasons on why building a home library for children is so important....
Why Reading Aloud to Children is Critical for Their Development
Reading aloud to children is one of the critical components of early childhood development. Not only does it help children develop important language and literacy skills, but it also fosters a love of reading and learning that can last a lifetime. Language and...
How Reading Can Transform Lives and Communities
Reading is a transformative activity that has the power to change lives and communities. The act of reading can inspire, educate, and empower individuals, leading to positive personal growth and social change. We will look at how reading can transform lives and...
The Impact of Childhood Poverty on Literacy and Education in Jamaica
Childhood poverty is pervasive in Jamaica, with nearly 20% of the population living below the poverty line. Poverty can significantly impact a child's education and literacy, leading to a cycle of low academic achievement and limited opportunities. Let's explore the...
Why Books4Kids Jamaica is Making a Difference in Early Childhood Education
Books4Kids Jamaica is a non-profit organization that provides preschool children in Jamaica with books and educational resources. The organization focuses on Early Childhood Education (ECE), recognizing the critical role that reading plays in a child's development....
Early Childhood Education in Jamaica
Pre-school children in Jamaica are spread among 2,676 Early Childhood Institutions. There is a low share of public provision of Early Childhood Education through government-run schools, and only 20% attend public Infant Schools. Community-operated Basic Schools and...
Child Poverty and Early Childhood Education in Jamaica
There are 107,115 children between the ages 3 – 5 year in Jamaica. According to UNICEF, at least 25% of these children are growing up in immense poverty, experiencing hardships that no child should have to endure. Many live in overcrowded housing, routinely suffer...
The Impact of Covid on Education in Jamaica
Jamaica is the largest island in the English-speaking Caribbean with a population of 2.93 million people. During the COVID pandemic, the island’s economy lost 150,000 jobs, pushing 400,000 Jamaicans further into poverty. In the tourism sector alone, more than 50,000...