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ABOUT US
“UZAZI” Swahili meaning “Birth” was conceived from a dream and a need to make a difference in the lives of children of the developing world. Having worked within school systems for decades we felt skilled and empowered enough to assess appreciate and strategically support schools in the developing world.
Originally we had researched African and other Caribbean countries to launch our support system but during a trip to Jamaica we discovered a unique school that caught and has sustained out attention.
Mount Hermon was our first and their needs were amazingly achievable for us. Basic school furnishings, audio video equipment, WIFI networking equipment, science models, Fencing, thousands of library books, computers and so much more.
Here are our challenges. We need to buy containers and ship the goods that we have accumulated. The containers will become buildings that support academic programs. There are other academic supports that need to be bought. 100% of all donations go to support UZAZI’s missions. UZAZI’s executives are volunteers.
Canada benefits in that we save furniture, used science equipment and books from the landfills sustaining our environment while helping children learn and grow.
Visit Us80F Nashdene Road
Suite 233 Scarborough, Ontario- Email Usuzazifoundation@gmail.com
- Call Us416-829-0207
Meet The Team
Devon Dunn
Exec Director
Devon, a founding member of the UZAZI Foundation, has been an integral force in developing the organization’s concept and has guided it through the establishment and growth as a Canadian non-profit body registered May 2019 though functioning since January 2018.
Hugh C. Riddell
Director Steering Committee
Hugh was born in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, Jamaica, on August 22, 1954. He attended Petersfield Primary and Infant School before graduating to Cornwall College in Montego Bay in 1965. Thereafter, Hugh migrated to the United States in 1971
Jo-Anne Cober
Procurement & Logistic Specialist
We are sending our 4th and final container in the next few weeks. The donation page can be created but at this time we are not sure when we will send another one. I am in the process of moving. All donations were stored at my house and now I am not able to do that. We are at a bit of a cross roads.
Carlton Grant
KIngston Jamaica Opperative, MOE Liason
Chairman and Managing Director of Zed Makeyla Brand Zed Jamaica, Makeyla Technologies and Makeyla Solutions. Carlton Grant has over thirty-eight (38) years’ experience in the implementation and management of businesses and business processes locally and in Canada, with a background..
Hilda Hibbert
UZAZI Member and Westmoreland Operative
Hilda is a retired educator who has been involved in community services since the early 1990s. The Jamaica Red Cross, Rotary President, Friends of the Hospital, Clifton's Boys' Home, the Jamaica Library Service are among institutions served through projects, educational treats, poor reliefs and public service.
Edith Brown
UZAZI Member
Where ever Edith Brown may be, Jamaica is her home. She roots in St. Ann, primary school in Hanover and high school at Vere Technical where she was part of that 60's sweep. However, she matured in Kingston while employed with then Barclays Bank International (NCB)...
C. J. Grant
UZAZI Foundation Member
C. J. (Carol) Grant has been working with children, youth, and their families for over 32 years. She began her career as a Child and Youth Worker, obtaining both a Diploma and Degree in this field. She later went on to obtain her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work at York University.
Bridget Lawrence
UZAZI Member
Bridget Lawrence, a nurse for over 27 years working with different age groups. She is no stranger to being part of organizations, she was the owner of Eco Health Canada, a non profit organization, serving seniors and kids and working with the Canadian government (through grants) to provide much needed services, for five years.
Michael Mckenzie
Fund Raising, Logistic Support
Michael Mckenzie was born on the Caribbean island of Jamaica. At the age of eleven, he was
diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease following many bouts of excruciating joint pain. As a patient at the Sickle Cell Council at the University of The West Indies’ Mona Campus, Michael participated in a number of treatments to alleviate the symptoms of living his disease.
Mrs. Janice Julal
UZAZI Member, Clarendon Operative, MOE Liason
Janice Jalal is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she successfully completed a Master of Art Degree in English Language and a Batchelor of Education Degree in Linguistics.
Marcia Davis-Dawkins
Arthor Henry Foundation, New Jersy UZAZI Chapter
Reading Teacher, passionate educator and Founder of Arthur Henry Organization. As a teacher and adjunct professor, Marcia simply loves to see the spark in students’ faces when they finally say, “I get it!! It is no wonder that after volunteering to read to a group of students in her country of origin...