Mission Statement
Kevoy Community Development Institute (KCDI) Jamaica is committed to the empowerment of urban and rural Caribbean people via its agricultural and community development training projects and programs; KCDI see's Caribbean food security, food sovereignty and nutrition for national development as high priorities.
KCDI Jamaica is a Jamaican registered Non-profit organization which offers Farm Management and Community Development training to Caribbean small farmers and their communities.
KCDI Jamaica utilizes inputs from its seasoned, sound, and dependable professionals. Its operations always reflect the following strengths:
·Strong practical experiences backed by intimate familiarity with evolving development concepts, theories and Updated sector knowledge
United Nation ECOSOC Branch with Consultative Status
United Nation University StEP organization
United Nation Global Compact
Caribbean Farmers Network ( CaFAN)
Basel Convention Regional Center for the Caribbean
The NGO Caribbean Development Foundation
Jamaica Agricultural Society
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)Jamaica
Social Development Commission (SDC) Jamaica
Kevoy Community Development Institute (KCDI) Jamaica is committed to the empowerment of urban and rural Caribbean people via its agricultural and community development training projects and programs; KCDI see's Caribbean food security, food sovereignty and nutrition for national development as high priorities.
KCDI Jamaica is a Jamaican registered Non-profit organization which offers Farm Management and Community Development training to Caribbean small farmers and their communities.
KCDI Jamaica utilizes inputs from its seasoned, sound, and dependable professionals. Its operations always reflect the following strengths:
·Strong practical experiences backed by intimate familiarity with evolving development concepts, theories and Updated sector knowledge
- In-depth understanding about the vital community based development program dynamics and program management factors of the government, private sectors, and NGOs.
- Strong background and skills in the areas like project management, policy analysis, sector analysis, program based study/research, evaluation, and situation analysis techniques.
- Long-term practical experiences in the management, monitoring, and supervision of development
KCDI Jamaica is affiliated/membership with the following institution/organizations:
United Nation ECOSOC Branch with Consultative Status
United Nation University StEP organization
United Nation Global Compact
Caribbean Farmers Network ( CaFAN)
Basel Convention Regional Center for the Caribbean
The NGO Caribbean Development Foundation
Jamaica Agricultural Society
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)Jamaica
Social Development Commission (SDC) Jamaica
Unted Nation NGO Branch
KCDI's Programme Director Ruth Wilson conducting Disaster Mitigation training with deep rural farmers in Jamaica.
KCDI's Corporate and Strategic Director Arthur Green J.P. at Caribbean Regional Farmers Policy Conference in
St. Vincent and the Grenadines; making a point for Jamaica.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines; making a point for Jamaica.
KCDI's Executive Director Donovan McLaren (in blue sweater) Jamaica's NGO Representative to the ISO 26000 International conference in Denmark.
About Us
Kevoy Community Development Institute (KCDI) Jamaica is a registered Non-profit organization under the Company Act of Jamaica 2007; KCDI is also endorsed by the Ministry of Education . Collaborations have been established with the following organizations: People Action for Community Transformation (PACT), Department of Correctional Services Probation Offices, HEART- Trust, Jamaica Foundation for Life Long Learning, National Youth Service and the Police Community Unit.
