Jamaican Self-Help – Empowering People, Building Community

Jamaican Self-Help (JSH) is a non-governmental, registered charitable organization based in Peterborough, Ontario founded in 1978 by John & Rosemary Ganley, two teachers from Peterborough. In its beginnings, JSH was a volunteer based organization that worked with a Jamaican musical

JSH is currently working to help improve the living circumstances of Jamaican people by fostering self-sustaining programs such as literacy, skills training, community development, and institutional strengthening. Our Jamaican partners inspire us — they are the reason we do what

There are many ways you can get involved! You can attend or host an event, volunteer your time or make a donation. JSH is a welcoming and inclusive organization and we truly appreciate any contribution you can make. To find out

We’ve seen many successes over the years thanks to Jamaican Self-Help — and especially with our music programme and our dance programme... We have seen our children singing, and we have seen the manifestation of their happiness as they participate in the music programme funded by JSH. This is the first time the students have been able to play with instruments in over 15 years! This is a major achievement. So thank you, Jamaican Self-Help!

Estella Forrester St. Annie's Teacher

14th annual Artisan Show and Sale – Sat , Nov 28 & Sun, Nov 29, 2020 – More Info
November 28, 2020
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Peterborough charity helps promote change in Jamaica
January 7, 2020
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14th annual Artisan Show and Sale – Sat , Nov 28 & Sun, Nov 29, 2020
October 24, 2019
To see the artist’s work click on the artist below. If you are interested in purchasing use the contact information on the left. Also see our Facebook page on this event click here. The 14th annual Artisan Show & SaleRead More »