My Nonprofit Reviews

Over the past two years I have had the previledge and honor of working on various projects with the Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods (CoESL). When I think of CoESL and it's Managing Director, Dr. Marcia Brandon, the words that come to mind are integrity, principles, and a tireless work ethic.
I have always found it remarkable and admirable that even with limited resources and various challenges, CoESL would always find ways to extend it's expertise and resources in helping others to realize their dreams.
In one project which I brought to CoESL for assistance, (The Helping Hand Campaign), CoESL went above and beyond in it's support of this worthy cause. The Helping Hand Campaign involves raising funds to purchase prosthetic hands for a young woman, Jasciene Greenfield, who was brutally attacked with a machete by her estranged husband. In the violent and terrifying assault, Jasciene Greenfield lost both of her hands.
CoESL has embraced this project and today continues to spearhead the effort to obtain prosthetic limbs for Jasciene Greenfield. This is just one of the many examples of CoESL's tireless work to help others and I am truly honored to be a part of this organization that is making a difference in the lives of many people.
Please see the pictures and videos below for more information about the Helping Hand Campaign and the role CoESL play in raising funds for Ms. Greenfield.

During the past year I have had the pleasure of joining and working with CoESL as a regional partner in Jamaica. Working with this NGO has allowed me to see and fully understand the challenges we face in stimulating economic growth in the Caribbean region.
I have come to respect and appreciate CoESL's primary mission and focus in the development, growth, and encouragement of young entrepreneurs. CoESL believe that helping young people to develop and promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), will stimulate economic growth which in turn will lead to job creation and build wealth in our region.
To accomplish its goal of regional economic growth, CoESL has developed and organized aggressive enterpreneurial programmes and services geared to equip people with the skills, technical know-how, and connections they need to create sustainable livelihoods.
I have been privileged to work with CoESL as a mentor helping young people in research, financial literacy, networking and business planning. Being a part of this nonprofit organization working in the Caribbean region is very satisfying because this force for good has the potential to positively impact the social and economic conditions in the Caribbean region.
CoESL leadership, led by Dr. Marcia Brandon, has worked tirelessly to foster the growth of entreprenuers in the region by hosting many training workshops, developmental projects and conferences. CoESL also work closely with many individual partners and organizations to impliment strategies and programs to help young people with the resources they need to develop sustainable livelihoods.