There are moments in this work that feel heartbreakingly familiar.
Two weeks after we completed our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) programming, Hurricane Melissa made landfall. A powerful Category 5 hurricane, Melissa is now tied with Hurricane Allen
Our final day in Jamaica began as Peace Boat’s MV Pacific World docked in Montego Bay, which the organization frequently visits. While stepping aboard a ship with more than 1,700 passengers was an adventure in itself, the heart of the
We kicked off our second day of the Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs program with a short journey from Montego Bay to Salt Marsh in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, where we immersed ourselves in learning about one of the most
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we transitioned from the sea to the soul with a visit to the Rastafari Indigenous Village near Montego Bay. There, we were warmly welcomed into a community deeply rooted in spirituality, nature, and
The Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs cohort embarked on an immersive learning journey in Jamaica. As a guest educator for the Peace Boat with local knowledge, I had the honor of introducing 13 passionate youth to the country and
At the core of global change are often the simplest beginnings—a conversation, a shared vision, a spark. One such spark was ignited in December 2023 at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, where I met Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace
Ten years. Thousands of students taught. Thousands of mangrove seedlings propagated and planted. Countless memories. This past April, we proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of J.A.M.I.N. (Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature), marking a decade-long journey of empowering Jamaican youth through
Previously, you heard the voices of the students in our B.A.M. program. Now, it’s time to hear how the students at William Knibb Memorial High School in Jamaica feel about our J.A.M.I.N. program. “My favorite part of the program was planting our
April 2025 marks the end of an exciting milestone: a full decade of J.A.M.I.N. (Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves In Nature)! That’s 10 years of students getting their feet muddy, their minds curious, and their hands deep in the science of mangrove restoration. Our
A local conservation effort is proving that young people can make a real difference in preserving Jamaica’s mangrove forests. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jamaican Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program, a transformative environmental education program
