Programs

Empowering Scholars. Strengthening Communities. Inspiring Hope.

International Samaritan Jamaica delivers holistic, community-driven programs that empower youth and families living in underserved communities. Our programs address education, mental health, food security, language development, economic opportunity, and financial independence.

Scholarship Program

Our comprehensive education pathway supports scholars from early childhood to tertiary education and beyond.

Support Includes:

  • Tuition, uniforms, books, exam fees, and mentorship
  • Academic and psychosocial support across school levels
  • A monthly stipend to help cover transportation and lunch costs
  • Financial literacy and planning workshops to build money management skills
  • Ongoing career guidance and alumni engagement

We walk with our scholars every step of the way—from first day of school to career success.

Scholarship student graduating

Workforce Education Program

Our multi-layered Workforce Education Program equips scholars—especially those in grades 7 to 12—with personal, academic, and career-readiness skills.

Core Pillars:

  • Personal Development: Leadership, critical thinking, digital literacy, advocacy, self-care, communication, and public speaking
  • Post-Secondary Preparation: College credits, career technical education, field trips, online courses, and readiness workshops
  • Career Development: Resume writing, networking, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, job fairs, and financial literacy training

Grounded in Hope Action Theory and Social Cognitive Career Theory, this program was launched in Jamaica and will scale globally across seven countries. Evaluation tools include pre/post surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation to ensure continuous improvement and measurable impact.

scholarship students attending a workshop
Learn, Serve, Grow program students creating a community garden.

Learn, Serve, Grow Program

This flagship cross-cultural initiative links Jamaican scholars with international student groups for mutual service, cultural exchange, and learning.

Program Features:

  • Joint projects such as school beautification, mentoring, and hydroponics installations
  • Shared cultural, religious, and learning experiences
  • Sustained relationships with global partners who commit to sponsoring scholars long-term

This program embodies the values of learning, serving, and growing together.

Tutoring Program

Our Tutoring Program provides personalized academic support in literacy, numeracy, English, and STEM.

Key Features:

  • Led by university students and trained local mentors
  • After-school and weekend sessions
  • Preparation for major national exams including PEP, CSEC, and CAPE
  • Emphasis on mastery, confidence, and lifelong learning
scholarship students helping each other
scholarship students at the zoo

Mental Health & Wellness Program

We prioritize the emotional and psychological well-being of scholars and their families.

Program Offerings:

  • Group and individual counseling
  • Mental health awareness workshops
  • Trauma-informed care and first aid training
  • Mindfulness, stress relief, grief management, and resilience-building activities

Language Exchange Program

A virtual cultural and language exchange program connecting Jamaican and Guatemalan scholars.

Highlights:

  • Weekly sessions in Spanish and English
  • Presentations, storytelling, virtual games, and shared reflections
  • Builds bilingual skills, cultural respect, and global friendships
questions for scholars in both English and Spanish
Scholars with students from the U.S. learning about urban farming

Hydroponics Program with Jamaica Tower Farms

In collaboration with Jamaica Tower Farms, our scholars grow nutritious food using sustainable, soilless systems.

Program Benefits:

  • Training in hydroponics, vertical farming, and agribusiness
  • Towers provide produce for school meals and local markets
  • Low-resource model reduces water usage by 90%
  • Boosts local food security and empowers youth with agricultural knowledge

Food Program

Key Elements:

  • Monthly or quarterly distribution of food packages or vouchers
  • Focus on healthy, culturally appropriate grocery items
  • Nutritional education and budgeting workshops
  • Emergency support for food-insecure households
food bags in the Jamaica program office
students in workshop

Financial Literacy & Planning

Integrated across programs, we equip scholars and families with skills to manage money wisely and build sustainable futures.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Budgeting and saving
  • Understanding credit and debt
  • Entrepreneurial finance
  • Planning for education and emergencies
  • Long-term financial goal setting

Delivered through interactive workshops, simulations, and mentoring, this initiative supports economic empowerment and informed decision-making.

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Together, we are building brighter futures—one scholar, one family, one community at a time.

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