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The Social Development Commission (SDC) is the principal community organization agency working with Jamaica’s 775 communities.

29/10/2026

14/10/2026

🇯🇲🏃🏽‍♀️ THE CROSS ISLAND RUN 2026 IS HERE! 🏃🏽‍♂️💛💚🖤

The Social Development Commission (SDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, is gearing up for the Cross Island Run 2026 under the theme: “Local Government, Your Voice, Your Community.”

As we celebrate Local Government and Community Month, we are uniting communities across Jamaica in a powerful display of national pride, community spirit and togetherness! 🇯🇲

📍 Launch: Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.

From St. James to Kingston, the journey continues as we connect parishes, celebrate our communities and champion the importance of local government.

One island. One people. One united Jamaica! 🇯🇲🔥

08/10/2026

🎤🎶 SDC GOT TALENT! 🌟

Who says we’re only about community development? We’ve got talent too! 🎶👏

Listen as our very own Governance Coordinator, Mrs. Brown, showcases her beautiful singing talent at the Gayle & Orcabessa Development Areas CBO Impact Forum in St. Mary.

🎵 SDC is not just about building communities; we’re also full of hidden talents! 🎤✨

08/10/2026

📍 HAPPENING NOW!

The Gayle & Orcabessa Development Areas CBO Impact Forum is currently underway at Immanuel United Church, St. Mary.

Bringing community-based organizations together to share experiences, highlight achievements, strengthen partnerships, and promote sustainable community development.

Empowering Communities • Strengthening Partnerships • Creating Impact.

02/10/2026

📢 *2026 Best Practice Symposium for Social & Community Development*

Theme: _Positive Parenting • Thriving Children • Safer Communities_ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Stronger parenting = stronger communities! Join the Planning Institute of Jamaica, SDC and partners as we share best practices to build safer, thriving families across Jamaica.

🗓️ *Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 8AM - 4PM*
📺 LIVE on YouTube /Streams & IG , ,

🏡 PLUS: Visit our *Parenting Village in Emancipation Park* on November 12 @ 10AM!

02/10/2026

Early detection is the best prevention.

At the Social Development Commission, we stand with all survivors, fighters, and families affected by breast cancer. Let's continue to educate, support, and encourage our women to get screened.

Take charge of your health - schedule your check-up today.

26/08/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? | SDC COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS 🇯🇲

There’s always something happening in our communities, and this week, the Social Development Commission (SDC) is bringing people together through a diverse range of community-led activities across Jamaica.

From community engagement and safety to sports, health, agriculture, economic empowerment and stakeholder collaboration, these activities reflect the SDC’s continued commitment to connecting communities with opportunities that support growth, participation and resilience.
👉 Swipe through to see what’s happening, where it’s happening and how you can get involved.

15/07/2026

The Ministry of National Security and Peace is taking the LIV GUD Anti-Violence Campaign messaqe into markets islandwide, celebrating the vendors, shoppers and community members who lead with respect, strenathen their communities and show that 'Argument Nuh Mek Monev' and 'Respect Sell Faster than Ouarrel'.
From the conversations between vendors and customers to the everyday hustle that keeps us moving, our markets are more than places to buy and sell, they are spaces where communities connect and relationships are built.

25/06/2026

Today, 84 churches are receiving grants totaling $16,005,000 to support clean-up, restoration, and community resilience efforts.

This investment reflects a continued commitment to strengthening faith-based institutions that play a vital role in serving and supporting communities across Jamaica.

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22 Camp Road
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+18769382013

Website

http://sdc.gov.jm/

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