Artwork by Brother
 

In order to represent the interest of the Community to the Ethiopian Authorities, the Jamaican Rastafarian Community was inaugurated on the 15th of December, 1992, with a democratically elected representative. This has since evolved into a  nonprofit community organization, registered with the Ethiopian government as the Jamaican Rastafarian Development Community (JRDC), with Non Governmental Organizational (NGO) status. They have proposed, with the assistance of their overseas partners to assist in the development of the infrastructure of the community and to participate in the development of the native population of the region as a whole. You can visit the JRDC website for more information.

Nature of the Project

• To provide a center for education, skill training, and recreation for the community. The center will also serve as a venue to promote farming and nutritious food for families in the area. The center will also provide the opportunity for training and recreation in the community.

Project Proposal (PDF Download)

2008 Financial Statement (PDF Download)

Five Year Budget Plan (PDF Download)

A project establishing an elementary school in Shashamane has been successfully undertaken. The proceeds from the 2009 Foundation fundraiser in Hartford, CT have assisted with operational expenses.

If you would like to sponsor the education of a child via the Shashamane School Project, please take a moment and view the sponsorship letter and form. Please fill  out the sponsorship information and mail in your donation of  just $80 and give a child a healthy start for a lifetime of learning.

H.I.M. Haile Selassie I with student