Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation
2026 Walkathon
The Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation 2026 Walkathon participants
Natasha Borota and the it-Factor team outdid themselves again. On May 30th, they arranged a walkathon that started and ended at the Palais Royale on the shores of Lake Ontario.
This time, I volunteered, providing documentation with my photography. This is one of my favourite groups of people. I've been deeply involved in supporting the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation (HHJF) for several years. My commitment includes participating in three school builds: the first at St. Elizabeth Parish in 2019 and the second at Portland Parish in 2023. This cause has become a significant part of my life and our shared journey. I have now been to three builds and look forward to more builds in the future. In July 2024, my daughter Tara and I joined a group heading to Dumfries Infant/Primary School in Dumfries, St. James Parish, Jamaica, for another building project.
As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts, we recently held a successful walkathon, marking my fifth participation in this event. The walkathon showcases our collective commitment and significantly contributes to our cause. During the event, I captured heartwarming moments with my camera that reflect the warm spirit of everyone involved, which I am sharing here with their consent. Everyone's friendliness touched Tara, and I reassured her that kindness is a hallmark of those engaged in charitable work.
I'm also sharing some unique images from the event that haven't been widely seen due to space constraints. If you recognize yourself in any of these photos, please reach out, and I'll gladly share them with you at no cost.
The HHJF, a North America-based organization, aims to enhance the lives of children, young adults, and their communities through investments in education, infrastructure, health, wellness, and leadership development. The foundation's motto, 'Participate, Educate, Elevate,' underscores our belief that providing educational opportunities can dismantle barriers to a child's success.
The website link is https://helpinghandsjamaica.com
Naguib Sami Kerba and the photography arm do not collect funds on behalf of the Charity. Please proceed directly to the HHJF website to donate:
The following section is a copy from the HHJF Website:
Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation is accepting donations for their annual school builds and our programs supporting Jamaica’s most vulnerable children and youth.
We thank everyone for their generous donations; with your support, we can continue our mission to improve the lives of Jamaica's next generation by creating a world-class education system through investments in infrastructure, resources, and people.
Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation is a Donor-Advised Fund Giving Group, and you will receive tax acknowledgment from CHIMP: Charitable Impact Foundation (Canada)
Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation is a donor-advised fund giving group.
Canadian donors will receive tax acknowledgment from CHIMP: Charitable Impact Foundation. Charitable Business Number #845528827RR0001.
US donors will receive tax acknowledgment from ICF: The International Community Foundation. 501 C 3 Non-profit EIN: 33-0457858.