Jamaica Diaspora Youth
Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Leaders
The Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), is a youth-led initiative with the aim of increasing the affinity for and connection of young Jamaican descendants of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations in the Diaspora, to Jamaica. The GJDYC was formally established in March 2020. Its conception arose out of the recognition that Jamaica needs to enhance its Diaspora youth engagement mechanisms.
The GJDYC serves to engage, empower and organize the youth of Jamaican heritage in the Diaspora and mobilize them to connect and contribute to Jamaica’s development. The GJDYC will shape a more strategic relationship with the Jamaican Diaspora which will bring benefits both to Jamaica and its global community.
The overall objectives of the GJDYC are in line with one of the eight major policy goals (Engagement of youth and young adults) and thematic area 7 of the National Diaspora Policy. Thematic area 7 states that ‘the promotion of cultural connectivity and linkages, as well as the creation of a sense of identity are key elements to strengthen the affinity of young Diasporans with Jamaica as they are more likely to have less affinity to Jamaica than their parents’.
Initiatives for Jamaican Youth
Global J'ca Diaspora Youth Council launches COVID community outreach
The Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) has launched its COVID-19 Community Outreach…
Mentorship Academy for Young Jamaicans to Be Launched
A mentorship academy for young Jamaicans will be launched shortly by the Ministry of Foreign…
Youth Initiative
Initiative to encourage the youth of the diaspora. Get involved and help each other.
