Young Women of Jamaica

Posted on by petchary

In the past few weeks, I have interacted quite a bit with young people. Here are a few photos that show our beautiful young women of all ages: engaged, bright, ready to take on the challenges of life!

Media personality and youth activist Empress Golding (left) talks with young panelists at WMW's Youth Forum (PowHerHouse) under the theme "Her Voice, Her Power."
Media personality and youth activist Empress Golding (left) talks with young panelists at WMW’s Youth Forum (PowHERHouse) under the theme “Her Voice, Her Power.”
Nastassia Douglas (left) receives her Certification of Participation for women's leadership in media training (PowHerHouse) from WMW's Marcia Skervin.
Nastassia Douglas (left) receives her Certification of Participation for women’s leadership in media training (PowHERHouse) from WMW’s Marcia Skervin.
Ms. Ashley Henry, a member of the Morant Bay High School Heritage Club.
Ms. Ashley Henry, a member of the Morant Bay High School Heritage Club.
Members of the Queen's High School lining up with smiles at the Institute of Jamaica last week.
Members of the Queen’s High School Heritage Club lining up with smiles at the Institute of Jamaica last week.
Members of the St. Catherine High School drummers' group at the Heritage Clubs of Jamaica celebration, Institute of Jamaica.
Members of the St. Catherine High School drummers’ group at the Heritage Clubs of Jamaica celebration, Institute of Jamaica.
One of the Young Innovators awardees with Stefanie Thomas at the Katalyxt Business Development Conference.
One of the Young Innovators awardees with Stefanie Thomas at the Katalyxt Business Development Conference.
Young businesswoman and CEO of Bartley's All In Wood, Lacey-Ann Bartley.
Young businesswoman and CEO of Bartley’s All In Wood, Lacey-Ann Bartley.
Twin sisters in Trench Town - two little characters, too!
Twin sisters in Trench Town – two little characters, too!
A budding woman political leader, Tamika Peart, speaks at a 51% Coalition meeting.
A budding woman political leader, Tamika Peart, speaks at a 51% Coalition meeting.
Students discuss HIV prevention at the University of the West Indies' Research Day.
Students discuss HIV prevention at the University of the West Indies’ Research Day.

 

A student of St. Catherine High School browses through an exhibit at the Institute of Jamaica during last week's celebration of school Heritage Clubs.
A student of St. Catherine High School browses through an exhibit at the Institute of Jamaica during last week’s celebration of school Heritage Clubs.

4 thoughts on “Young Women of Jamaica”

  1. Enjoy!

    You will be missed but looking forward to hearing all about your literary sojourn….

    Maxine Tomlinson

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  2. Thanks so much petchary for this report on our (WMW Ja ) work to empower women through leadership training towards our vision of Creating equal spaces.

    Pat Donald Phillips

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    1. You are welcome, Pat! I also reblogged Kate Chappell’s article about the youth forum last week, I hope you saw and enjoyed that too. Yes, we need to start creating those equal spaces for women – young and old(er)! Thanks for your comment…

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