by ragnitrotta | May 1, 2023 | Books4Jamaica, Community Leadership, Ragni Trotta
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...
by ragnitrotta | Apr 17, 2023 | Books4Jamaica, Ragni Trotta
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...
by ragnitrotta | Apr 14, 2023 | Books4Jamaica, Ragni Trotta
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...
by ragnitrotta | Apr 5, 2023 | Books4Jamaica, Ragni Trotta
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...
by ragnitrotta | Apr 5, 2023 | Books4Jamaica, Ragni Trotta
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...