As we enter the New Year, the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) reflects with gratitude on a year of impactful service and partnership. In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, VPA mobilised relief efforts and emotional support in Parotee, St Elizabeth, Westmoreland and surrounding communities, providing timely support to families whose livelihoods and sense of security were severely affected. These interventions underscored our commitment to addressing vu

Marlon Moore (left), training facilitator at the VPA presents a care package to a resident of Parottee in St. Elizabeth  Still reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, residents of Parottee in St Elizabeth received much-needed assistance recently, as the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), with its partners, mounted a major community outreach, delivering relief supplies, medical care and psychosocial support. Andre McNab of the VPA, who led on the initiative,

Milton Bonner (left), drum facilitator performs a drumming piece with one of the students at the Christmas Showcase. The auditorium at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home came alive with performances for its Christmas showcase as the children danced and performed drumming pieces in celebration of the Christmas season. Among the performances were drumming pieces done by students who participated in the Drumming for Peace Initiative, implemented by the Violence Prevention Allianc