Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society
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(CJMAS) is a non-political, multi-racial, non-profit, non-governmental organization whose goals are: To work with partner groups/organizations on the Island of Jamaica; To establish and support basic health care and services on the Island of Jamaica; To provide educational opportunities for needy communities on the Island of Jamaica.

The Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society was created due to the perceived need of the countries of the Caribbean needing better quality healthcare. The Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society was incorporated in 1992 under the British Columbia Society Act to assist hospitals in the Caribbean providing equipment, supplies and volunteer personnel. The "Purposes" of the CJMAS as set out in the constitution were amended on July 12, 1997 to include "Educational" assistance. From 1992 - 2002 CJMAS has acquired and shipped portable to Jamacia X-ray machines, all the necessities for a complete small hospital laboratory, laboratory computers, peripheral equipment, ophthalmology equipment, and many boxes of basic hospital supplies. We have assisted the Foundation for International Self Help with cash donations to help refurbish their clinic.
In addition to the above, we have also financed the construction of part of a basic school and contributed to the staffing for Adult Literacy programs. Members of our group have also volunteered where needed at one of our sponsored schools.

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