Youth For Development Network - YFDN

Not gonna lie ...
This feels different.

Youth from Kingston, Clarendon, St. Catherine all in one space, laughing, competing, connecting.

You can feel it.

Something is shifting.

Building bridges. Breaking barriers.

15 years and counting ...

🌻Wrapping up International Women’s Month 2026 by celebrating the lasting impact of AWE 4.0!

Though the program concluded in November 2025, its spirit lives on. Proudly supported by the US Embassy, Kingston implemented by YFDN, and backed with mentorship & pitch funds by Le Champ Foundation in Jamaica, this Academy for Women Entrepreneurs empowered a bold group of Jamaican women to sharpen their business skills, build resilience, and chase their dreams.

In this heartfelt video recap, the ladies share their powerful journeys — the breakthrough moments, the sisterhood, and their sincere thanks to the facilitators and partners who made it possible.From ideas finding their voice to confident entrepreneurs rising — this is Jamaican women’s empowerment in action.

Big thanks to: US Embassy. Kingston for believing in our women, The YFDN Team for seamless implementation, Le Champ Foundation for mentorship & pitch support.

To every AWE 4.0 woman: Your courage continues to inspire. Keep building, keep leading! We remain deeply hopeful for more empowering moments with AWE!

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✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Sheree Martin on her appointment as Interim CEO of NCB! ✨

The Youth for Development Network (YFDN) proudly congratulates Mrs. Sheree Martin on this historic and well-deserved milestone. Her leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence continue to break barriers and redefine what’s possible for women in corporate leadership across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

We are especially grateful for her support of youth and women’s empowerment through her role as the Innovation Spotlight Speaker at the AWEVOW Summit under the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Jamaica Programme. Her insights, authenticity, and encouragement left a lasting impact on our women founders and young leaders.

Mrs. Martin’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership rooted in purpose, integrity, and service can transform institutions—and inspire generations.

💛 Thank you for continuing to light the way for women and girls in Jamaica and around the world.

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