HerFlow Foundation recognises unsung ‘Sheroes’ for International Women’s Day
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Fifteen women doing amazing work in their communities were celebrated on March 24 at the HerFlow Foundation’s ‘Celebrate Her Awards’.
This initiative was established in 2019 to honour outstanding women as a part of HerFlow’s recognition of International Women’s Day.
HerFlow’s founder, Shelly-Ann Weeks, says that the initiative was implemented to highlight the work of Jamaican women at the grassroots level who are working hard to make their communities better.
She said, “I know there are many Jamaican women who use their own resources to help children go to school, to feed the homeless, to support those who need it every day. They just don’t get the recognition they deserve,”
She aims to support these women by awarding grants to fifteen recipients.
“The HerFlow Unsung Shero Award will develop into a grant programme so we can help these ladies continue the great work they started and have a greater impact.” Weeks plans to approach international funding agencies to finance this initiative.
“The HerFlow Unsung Shero Award was created to encourage the women in the trenches to continue their work. Sometimes it can feel very thankless and difficult. I wanted to ensure that these outstanding women know that their efforts matter and they are creating meaningful impact.”
Shelly-Ann Weeks, Founder of HerFlow
Curves Jamaica, a sanitary napkins company was the main sponsor and has been supporting the initiative since its inception in 2019.
Tracy Wellington, brand manager at Curves Jamaica, says the brand is committed to empowering and supporting Jamaican women.
“We are very happy with this partnership as we know that Jamaican women are integral to their communities and their effort should be recognised,” she said.
Since its inception, 78 women have been recognised including community organisers, guidance counsellors, and school nurses among others as young as nine-years-old.
This year’s 2024 HerFlow Unsung Sheroes are
Monique Jackson, MJ Foundation; Queen Simone, Authentic Spiritual Speaker; Cheryl Simmonds, Gender Activist; Prudence Hall, The Prudential Foundation; Alejandra Williams, HeavenSent Foundation Limited; Kavelle Hylton, Certified STEM Educator; Shanique Rogers, We Touch One Heart Foundation; Paula Clarke, Founder of Mervis Braham Residential Child Care Facility; Ginnel Peart-Mckenzie, Advocate; Shiniqua Pascoe, S.Pascoe_Foundation; Sabrina Barnes, Youth Activist; Sheena Nagrani, Executive Chairman/Founder of Life Revamped Foundation; Marcia Skervin, Activist and Mindset Coach; Emma Subratie, Animal Activist; and Nayana Williams, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.
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