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I'm A Different Woman Now

Avorina walks away from a cycle of abuse and embraces a new future as a recommitted businesswoman.

August 8^th, 2023

Footnotes Text by UNDP Communications Analyst, Gillian Scott. Thanks to UNDP Spotlight Initiative programme manager, Shellian Forrester and thanks to teams from St Thomas and Clarendon Municipal Corporation and Clarendon Parish Development Benevolent Society for facilitating the interviews. Photos by Ricardo Makyn for UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica.

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Jamaica’s mining lease process is now digital, boosting efficiencies & environmental safeguards.

A novel social enterprise helps artisans turn better profits working with local minerals

A new BSc degree is paving the way for a more sustainable approach to mining in Jamaica.

Key lessons & resources help young male & female farmers & fishers fight climate change impacts

Multiple setbacks did not deter Claudia from her dreams. Classes & a grant give her a breakthrough

Shelly-Ann embraces a new day after a lifetime of abuse & an unjust charge for murder