Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council

Happening TONIGHT at 8:00 PM ET!

Meet the candidates for the GJDYC Northeast USA region and hear what they have planned for diaspora youth.

Let’s shape the future of our community together.!

🗓 February 17, 2026
🕑 8:00PM ET
📍Zoom

Meeting ID: 822 2510 5059
Passcode: 537950

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Hurricane Relief Community Game Night so fun, vibrant, and meaningful. 💛💚🖤🇯🇲

Because of your generosity, energy, and support, we raised over $1,000 to support and their Education Recovery Appeal, helping rebuild schools and uplift students and teachers affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Special thanks to and for sponsoring our raffle prizes, and to for graciously providing us with the perfect space to bring community together.

We are grateful for every person who donated, showed up, shared the event, bought a ticket, played a game, or simply poured love into this cause.

Together, we’re helping to build back a stronger Jamaica. 🇯🇲✨

NEW TIME! Now starting at 8PM
Join us on November 22 at for a Community Game Night in support of Hurricane Melissa Relief! 💛💚🖤

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, leaving several parishes devastated. Many schools have been destroyed, and countless youth have lost homes, supplies, and their sense of stability.

To support recovery efforts, the Northeast USA GJDYC, , , and are coming together for an evening of unity, fun, and purpose.

🎲 Games
🎤 Special guests (including )
🎟️ Raffle prizes including:
• $50 Amazon Gift Card
• Orthopedic Mattress (any size, free delivery in Brooklyn/Queens courtesy of Affordable Furniture NYC)

✨ All proceeds go to — a Jamaican non-profit supporting the Ministry of Education to rebuild classrooms, provide supplies, and assist teachers and students affected by the storm. YFE provides oversight to ensure funds are used transparently and effectively.

📍 Lips Café, 1412 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn
⏰ 8PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 | Raffle: $10

If you can’t make it but would still like to support, tax deductible donations are welcome and can be made using the same link. 💛

🔗 Tickets & donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hurricane-relief-community-game-night
(Also in our bio!)

Let’s come together as a community to help rebuild a stronger Jamaica. 🇯🇲💛

In light of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on communities across Jamaica, we regret to share that the Diaspora Youth Forum and the second iteration of the Youth Innovation Challenge have been cancelled.

Our hearts are with everyone affected during this difficult time. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who expressed interest, registered, volunteered, or supported these initiatives.

As recovery efforts continue, we encourage everyone to stay safe and remain connected with us for future updates, opportunities, and ways to support our communities moving forward.

🇯🇲💛💚🖤

🇯🇲 Jamaica needs us — and we’re answering the call.
Join us on November 22 at for a Community Game Night in support of Hurricane Melissa Relief! 💛💚🖤

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, leaving several parishes devastated. Many schools have been destroyed, and countless youth have lost homes, supplies, and their sense of stability.

To support recovery efforts, the Northeast USA GJDYC, , , and are coming together for an evening of unity, fun, and purpose.

🎲 Games
🎤 Special guests (including )
🎟️ Raffle prizes including:
• $50 Amazon Gift Card
• Orthopedic Mattress (any size, free delivery in Brooklyn/Queens courtesy of Affordable Furniture NYC)

✨ All proceeds go to — a Jamaican non-profit supporting the Ministry of Education to rebuild classrooms, provide supplies, and assist teachers and students affected by the storm. YFE provides oversight to ensure funds are used transparently and effectively.

📍 Lips Café, 1412 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn
⏰ 4PM – 8PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 | Raffle: $10

If you can’t make it but would still like to support, tax deductible donations are welcome and can be made using the same link. 💛

🔗 Tickets & donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hurricane-relief-community-game-night
(Also in our bio!)

Let’s come together as a community to help rebuild a stronger Jamaica. 🇯🇲💛

We’re sharing an updated list of drop-off points for the 🇬🇧 UK and additional drop-off locations for the DMV 🇺🇸 to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

Let’s continue standing together for Jamaica as recovery efforts move forward. 💚💛🖤

📦 Swipe for details on updated drop-off locations.
🔗 Monetary donations can still be made at https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/ (link in bio).

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica faces a difficult road to recovery.

Our thoughts are with all those affected. Many in the diaspora are still waiting to hear from loved ones, and we stand in solidarity with everyone experiencing uncertainty and loss during this time.

As members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), we are reminded that our strength lies in unity. Even as we grieve, we act. Even amid hardship, we rebuild. The resilience of Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, continues to define us.

For those in the diaspora and friends of Jamaica who wish to support relief efforts:
💳 Monetary donations (link in bio): https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
📦 In-kind donations: Accepted at designated drop-off locations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. (see below)
📋 Official list of requested recovery items (link in bio): https://online.fliphtml5.com/lfsqf/pyin/ =1

Together, we can help Jamaica rebuild—stronger, safer, and more united than before. 🇯🇲

🌍 We’re back by popular demand!

Following the tremendous response and engagement over the past month, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) is hosting a second Townhall — an opportunity to connect with our regional representatives, learn more about upcoming initiatives (including the Youth Forum in November), and explore ways to get involved with the Council. 🇯🇲✨

This interactive session will bring together Jamaican youth across the globe to share ideas, strengthen connections, and discuss how we can continue building meaningful impact within our diaspora community.

📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕐 Time: 12:00PM JA | 1:00PM EDT | 6:00PM BST | 10:00AM PT
💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 886 0695 4436
🔑 Passcode: 115067
🔗 Join here

Let’s continue strengthening our global Jamaican youth network and working together to make a lasting difference. Your participation matters — see you there! 💬

📢 Registration Extended! You now have until October 10th at 11:59 PM EDT to register for the GJDYC Youth Innovation Challenge 2025. 🌍🇯🇲 Don’t miss your chance to collaborate, innovate, and shape solutions that matter — with the winning team presenting at the Diaspora Youth Forum this November! 💡

Choose from three impactful categories:
1️⃣ Education: Reimagine access, equity, and opportunities to strengthen Jamaica’s learning landscape.
2️⃣ Environment/Climate Change: Tackle urgent climate challenges and safeguard Jamaica’s natural resources for a resilient future.
3️⃣ Agriculture: Transform farming and agribusiness through sustainability, scaling, and exports to drive Jamaica’s competitiveness.

👥 Submit proposals in teams of 2–4 youth (18–35 years old), with a mix of diaspora and Jamaica-based participants. 🌎 Individuals can also register and will be matched by interests!

🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/m5Z5gd5udpbYSdqj7 [link in bio]

🌍🇯🇲 We’re back with the second edition of the GJDYC Youth Innovation Challenge 2025! ✨ Ready to create impact for Jamaica? This is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and shape solutions that matter — with the winning team presenting at the Diaspora Youth Forum this November! 💡

🌱 Choose from three impactful categories:
1️⃣ Education: Reimagine access, equity, and opportunities to strengthen Jamaica’s learning landscape.
2️⃣ Environment/Climate Change: Tackle urgent climate challenges and safeguard Jamaica’s natural resources for a resilient future.
3️⃣ Agriculture: Transform farming and agribusiness through sustainability, scaling, and exports to drive Jamaica’s competitiveness.

👥 Submit proposals in teams of 2–4 youth (18–35 years old), with a mix of diaspora and Jamaica-based participants. 🌎 Individuals can register too and will be matched by interests!

🔗Registration: https://forms.gle/m5Z5gd5udpbYSdqj7 (link in bio)

📅 Hurry — registration closes October 8th at 11:59 PM EDT. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! 🇯🇲✨

🌍✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🌍

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), in partnership with , invites you to the inaugural Jamaica Diaspora Youth Forum! 🇯🇲

📅 November 28, 2025
📍 Kingston Hall, MFAFT (Hybrid) – 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston, Jamaica

This gathering will bring together Jamaican youth from across the globe and at home to connect, collaborate, and chart a brighter future for our communities.

🔗 Register today (Link in bio) https://forms.gle/DXsE7zRPCs5k3u1t9

⏰✨ Reminder! ✨⏰

Our GJDYC Global Call is happening this Sunday, September 7th at 7PM EDT / 6PM Jamaica / 5PM PT.

We’ll be diving into navigating U.S. immigration — a powerful dialogue for Jamaican diaspora youth to share experiences, challenges, and insights. 🇯🇲🌍

🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82986961347?pwd=67y8dQbeOrZKBn0QPB6pjbbePsSba4.1