This joint initiative with the Rotary Club of New Kingston and the Rotaract Club of New Kingston aims to strengthen two foundational pillars of education: reading and mathematics. The project is focused on the youth – ages 6-17 - in Whitfield Town and surrounding Kingston 13 communities.
The initiative will be implemented through a three-pronged approach:
1. Community coaches and tutors to assist identified students with preparation for the Numeracy and Literacy competition;
2. Competition to test the aptitude and ability of the participants; and
3. Workshops will be held to improve the participants’ reading, writing, public speaking, and mathematical and financial skills through partnerships with local companies, community groups, and churches within the community.
The initiative seeks to increase literacy by developing comprehension and critical analysis skills and demystifying mathematics and financial literacy by fostering confidence and competence in the subject. It also encourages critical thinking and a lifelong love for learning among participants.