Musson Foundation: Year in Review 2022

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VALUES

STEAM Education

Increasing access and participation in STEAM with a goal of producing a skilled and innovative workforce that can drive economic growth and development

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Youth Entrepreneurship

Promoting the development of a vibrant and sustainable small business sector

Sports, Culture and the Creative Industry

Recognizing the role of sports, culture and the creative industry in promoting national identity and social cohesion and driving economic growth 3

Health and Nutrition

Promoting healthy lifestyles including well balanced and nutritious meals, and reducing the incidences of non communicable diseases 4

Community Support

Reducing poverty and vulnerability through providing equal opportunities to all members of our communities 5

Building resilient communities that can withstand crises 6

Crisis Alleviation

Building a just and equitable society 7

Human Rights

These Jamaican businesses are the heart of the economy. All development and growth in Jamaica is reliant on this foundation and base. You cannot build a house without a good foundation. We must therefore protect and grow the MSMEs in Jamaica to ensure that we all grow and flourish, and that Jamaica continues developing. MSMEs are the key to this growth and to solving

business

problems

- Melanie Subratie, Chairperson, Musson Foundation

National Dance Theatre Company

Musson Foundation was proud to have been the Bronze Sponsor for the National Dance Theatre Company’s 60th Season of Dance – The Diamond Edition that took place during the months of July and August. This was a particularly special season as it coincided with the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence.

Apart from showcasing the extraordinary dance works of the past artistic director Rex Nettleford and new choral works in tribute to two gifted women, Rita Marley and Barbara Gloudon, the Season

of Dance gave back to others by doing benefit performances for various charitable organisations. Each year these organisations raise considerable funds from the Company’s Season of Dance, which help them to do their important work in assisting young people and reaching the most vulnerable in our society.

This Season of Dane came at a particularly meaningful time as many Jamaicans were still experiencing challenges due to the pandemic.

60+ Schools

2400+ Students Participated

6,000+ hours of learning

380,000+ minutes of learning

76% at the primary level

24% at the secondary level

The programmes at RISE helped to rescue me from a life of criminality, to learning a skill. I even did HEART training in food preparation. I literally owe my life to RISE.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

ASSISTANCE

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & PANEL DISCUSSION MEET OUR 2021-2022 SCHOLARS

The awards were presented at a special occasion sponsored by the Seprod Foundation to honour Jeneica Tucker, Carlos Reid, Antonio Spence, Britannia Facey and Camille Lindo.

“I am a proud student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education where I am in my first year pursuing an Associate of Science in Veterinary Science. It is my dream to become a veterinarian, a medical entrepreneur and a geneticist. I view this as a moment where I can learn, develop and build on our nation.”

- Antonio Spence

“I am a third year student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education who is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. My love and passion for agriculture stems from ca le production, goat production and greenhouse technology. My short term goal within this field of study is to complete my qualification in animal science and my long term goal within agriculture is to be engaged with ca le production and goat production. As it relates to greenhouse technology, I would be engaged in a large-scale cooperative enterprise among Jamaican small scale farmers.”

- Carlos Reid

“I am a third year student at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Technology degree in Agriculture Production and Food Systems Management. This degree will provide me with the proper training to directly contribute to agriculture and food security in Jamaica.” -

Camille Lindo

ANTONIO SPENCE

CARLOS REID

CAMILLE LINDO

THE ART OF TAKING EXAMS

EXAM PREPARATION WORKSHOPS

READ ACROSS JAMAICA DAY

Seprod Foundation was happy to support national efforts to promote literacy nationwide by participating in Read Across Jamaica Day. Members of the Seprod team visited Maxfield Park Primary, North Street Primary, Spanish Town Primary,

The Art of Taking Exams is a special workshop designed by Dr. Karla Hylton to assist Secondary and Tertiary level students develop good examination techniques. Seprod Foundation sponsored a workshop for Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston and Seaforth High School in St. Thomas. The workshop provides the students with the skills to interpret and answer questions.

“The workshop equips students with valuable information about the examination process, with emphasis on understanding the assessment process, the mind of the examiner, and the interpretation of examination questions. Participants will leave the workshop with the confidence and skills necessary to master an examination utilizing knowledge previously acquired from traditional classroom schooling.” -

Karla Hylton, Facilitator

For the second year in a row, Seprod Foundation sponsored the OUCC Jamaica allowing students, grades 4-13, nationwide to develop and hone their skills in computer science. Through an agreement with Oxford University, Jamaica and eight other countries are able to offer this challenge to their students. Students are given 12 problems and have 1 hour to solve them using computer code. The top 25% of students will advance to the finals which will take place in person at the Halls of Learning offices in Kingston.

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A Summer well spent with the Seprod Foundation

Seprod Foundation celebrated summer by facilitating a host of opportunities for our children and youth that supported our strategic pillars of STEAM Education and Food Security and Agriculture.

Budding Farmers Summer Grow Camp

The Budding Farmers Grow Camp, held during the month of July, provided 20 students ages 3 - 12 years old with a fun and interactive agricultural learning experience. The students learned how to start their own gardens, learned about alternative farming techniques and how to grow what they eat and eat what they grow. Seprod Foundation was happy to provide snacks for the kids for the duration of the camp.

RISE Life Management Kids Summer Camp

Seprod Foundation partnered with RISE Life Management Services to offer a Personal Development and Educational Enrichment Summer Programme to students from the Parade Gardens Community. The camp provided 20 students ages 812 years old with a fun-filled experience aimed at supporting their personal development and preparing them to start the school year with a positive a itude. The camp featured math, english, chess, life skills, games and a field trip to Freedom Skatepark!

Promoting Mathematics Positivity in Students at Tivoli Gardens High School

In collaboration with the YES Institute, Seprod Foundation offered a programme designed to enhance mathematics literacy to 10 students of Tivoli Gardens High School. The programme was designed to inspire their curiosity, cultivate grit and promote a growth mindset around mathematics.

Conflict Resolution Training for Teachers at Tivoli Gardens High School

Following the high profile altercation between a teacher and student at Tivoli High School, Seprod Foundation worked with the school and RISE Life Management Services to provide conflict resolution training to the teachers, the administrative staff and the ancillary staff during orientation week ahead of the new school year starting. The sessions were the staff le with knowledge and tools that they can draw upon to

speakers complemented each other in their explanations and also very happy to know, too, that both speakers have been in the classroom and have dealt with issues similar to what me and my colleagues are facing and as such, spoke from a place of

reminded me of what stress can do to my body, I will definitely seek to reduce being in such situations as much as possible for the new school year.

- Teacher, Tivoli Gardens High School

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FREEDOM SKATEPARK LAUNCH

On October 12th, Seprod Foundation joined our local and international partners and supporters of the Freedom Skatepark for the long-awaited official launch of the park. Seprod Foundation has been heavily involved in the planning, construction and operation of Freedom Skatepark from its inception. The park provides employment opportunities for members of the community and educational and summer programmes aimed at keeping the children in the community actively and positively engaged in a safe space.

“The opening of the skate park is consistent with national, regional and global sports policies to intentionally use sport to achieve what is referred to as "non-sport outcomes". Strong sport for development and peace programmes embody the values of the sport while embracing the experience that sport and play can provide. They empower the participants and communities in which they are being implemented by engaging them in the design, development, and delivery of the objectives while building capacity at the local level," - Alando Terrelonge, State minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Terrelonge, who spoke on behalf of Minister Olivia "Babsy" Grange said.

ROBOTICS TEACHER TRAINING

In preparation for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO Jamaica) in 2023, Seprod Foundation has funded a series of robotics teacher training workshops featuring curriculum and certifications by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy. The workshops are organized by our partner, and the national organizer for WRO Jamaica, Halls of Learning. Teachers who attend the session and receive their certification will have the opportunity to register for WRO Jamaica 2023 and receive robotics materials for their school!

“I FEEL LIKE I AM 10 YEARS OLD AGAIN”

Lorenzo Hall, Harbour View Primary Robotics Teacher Training Nov 2022

“I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTO GRAPHICS AND NOW I GET TO LEARN ABOUT CODING”

Shavon

Benjamin, Harbour View Primary Robotics Teacher Training Nov 2022

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On November 12th, Seprod Foundation, in collaboration with Halls of Learning, hosted the Code Jamaica Awards to celebrate the top students across all 3 challenges that were offered throughout the year. The challenges included, The Bebras Challenge, Kangaroo Math and Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC). These students who were recognized participated in the finals of every challenge. The most outstanding students were awarded a CANDA to recognize their accomplishments.

PEP Scholarship Awards PEP Scholarship Awards

The Seprod Foundation Annual PEP Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held on November 21st, celebrated the children of Seprod employees who excelled in their PEP examinations. The awards ceremony featured the special Granville Marsh Scholarship Award, which was awarded to 2 top performing students from the parish of St. Thomas - Nadrek Chong and Ajani Smith - and the Byron Thompson Award for Academic Achievement, which is awarded to the top performing scholar from last year’s class of Seprod Foundation Scholars - Marshaye Lounds. Miss United Nations World 2022, Toni-Ann Lalor shared words of encouragement and inspiration with the students under the theme “Limitless”.

Fire & Life Safety Awareness Week

Each year, the Jamaica Fire Brigade joins the rest of the world in observing Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week to raise awareness of the importance of being prepared in the event of a fire. This year, it was observed during the week of October 23rd-29th, under the theme “Preserving the Nation through Life Safety and Fire Prevention”, focusing on the disabilities and access and functional needs community. Seprod Foundation supported the initiative by providing over $200,000 worth of products to be distributed to children's homes and households that have been affected by fire, and by assisting in raising awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. The products were handed over to the Jamaica Fire

Brigade on October 24, 2022, to support the activities for the rest of the week. “We continue to be heartbroken by the cases of families being devastated by the loss of their loved ones due to fire; as recently as September, 3 children died after a fire destroyed their home. We want to stop these tragedies, which is why the Seprod Foundation is working with the Jamaica Fire Brigade during Fire and Life Safety Awareness week to highlight the steps that each of us can take to ensure the safety of our lives and that of our families and colleagues. We also want to salute the men and women in our Fire Brigade for the sacrifices that they make on a daily basis."

- Richard Pandohie, CEO, Seprod Foundation.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

As we began to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic in Jamaica, 2022 saw a return to in-person interactions and the resumption of many of our long-standing commitments to education, health and wellness, and the natural environment.

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2022) and the hard work of the members of the Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation, General Accident Jamaica donated $100,000 to support the outreach services provided by the organisation. Founder & chairperson Dr. Chairmaine Scott was elated to receive the much-needed funding.

This donation highlights the Company’s continued commitment to promoting health and wellness among staff members and the wider community.

The General Accident team embraced increased opportunities for community involvement and made special contributions to the youth of Jamaica.

Here are the highlights:

General Accident’s Chief Information Officer (left) Lesley Miller and Marketing Associate Sha Vaughn Rattigan (right) make the $100,000 donation to Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation members, In-house Counsellor Jennifer Anglin (second left) and Founder & Chairperson Dr. Chairmaine Scott (second right) in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.

BLOOD DRIVE

The annual GenAc Blood Drive, held each year in June, recognises the life-saving gifts of blood on World Blood Donor Day (celebrated on June 14).

The initiative, done in partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank) and Musson Foundation, aims to help replenish the Blood Bank’s resources. Blood Bank technicians were stationed at the General Accident offices at 58 Half-Way-Tree Road. At the end of the drive, 95 registered persons donated 62 units of blood. This year’s blood drive saw not only an uptick in participants but also an increased number of young participants. From the 62 units collected at the GenAc Blood Drive, the Blood Bank can save up to 186 lives.

National Blood Transfusion Service Representative, Tanika Dewar- Taffe (standing left) explains the blood donation process to Musson Foundation Chairperson Melanie Subratie (standing middle) and General Accident Insurance Company (Jamaica) (GenAc) CEO Sharon Donaldson (right) while GenAc Motor Underwriting Supervisor Wendy Clarke-Gayle gives blood.

National Blood Transfusion Service Blood Donor Organizer, Keishawna Pinnock (left) Chairman and CEO of the Musson Group, Paul B Scott (middle) and General Accident Chief Information Officer, Lesley Miller check in on first-time donor and Senior Property & Casualty Supervisor, Julette Fuller during the General Accident Blood Drive held on June 15 at the Company’s head office.

General Accident staff member Kyle Lawrence, proudly displays his gift of life at the General Accident Blood Drive hosted at the Company’s head office in Kingston on June 15.

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MAISIE GREEN LEARNING CENTRE

The Company continued its support of the Maisie Green Learning Centre in 2022. For Labour Day, GenAc donated painting materials, which volunteers used to beautify the school environment for young learners.

During the Christmas season, the newly formed GenAc choir lent their voices for the school’s first annual Carolling Service held in December. Students, parents, teachers and faculty members thoroughly enjoyed the lively performance.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

To celebrate our customers’ continued patronage throughout the year, GenAc hosted a customer appreciation day on December 9, 2022, with an exciting day of activities and giveaways for customers.

Customers visiting the Company’s Kingston office were met with musical entertainment, a photo booth, discounted insurance premiums and a chance to spin a wheel for other prizes. To complete the celebratory mood, Genac enlisted vibes master, Jenny Jenny, as host and staff members wore Christmas hats.

The celebratory affair was well received by customers and culminated in the ultimate discount for one lucky customer.

READ ACROSS JAMAICA DAY

For National Read Across Jamaica Day 2022, GenAc welcomed the return of in-person sessions with the students of Dunrobin Primary School.

The animated storytelling of the participating staff members was a joy for the students as each staff member took turns reading to the students. National Read Across Jamaica Day forms part of activities

General Accident’s Business Development Officer Jamalda Stanford-Brown(left) handed over paint and painting materials to the Principal of Maisie Green Learning Centre Charmaine Bennett on May 20, 2022 to aid with their Labour Day project on May 23, 2022.

Management trainee, Lashane Sinclair (left) presents a gift to a customer during GenAc’s customer appreciation day activity held at the Company’s head office in Kingston on December 9.

General Accident Choir performed a medley at the Maisie Green Learning Centre for the children at their Christmas party on December 14, 2022.

Spin and win! Customer appreciation day host, Jenny Jenny explains the prizes to be won during the spin wheel giveaway to a customer.

General Accident Technical Support Processor Trevaughn Davis engages students with questions during Genac’s National Read Across Jamaica Day session on May 3, 2022, at Dunrobin Primary School.

General Accident Marketing Associate Sha Vaughn Rattigan reads SO WHO’S DR. RABBIT? by Patricia C McKissack to the students of Dunrobin Primary School during National Read Across Jamaica Day on May 3, 2022.

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to mark Education Week. Under the 2022 theme ‘Revisiting the Foundation’, nine General Accident and Auto Smart staff members volunteered to fulfil the Read Across Jamaica Day mandate to promote the significance of reading and literacy locally.

HOUR OF CODE

In partnership with the Musson Foundation, GenAc representatives explored the basics of computer programming with 4th to 6th-grade students of Drews Avenue Primary School through the global Hour of Code initiative on December 10, part of the worldwide Hour of Code movement, which introduced tens of millions of students across the globe to Computer Science. The Hour of Code initiative is an annual learning event that takes place during Computer Science Education Week – December 5-11, 2022.

JAMAICA ENVIRONMENT TRUST (JET)

GenAc continued its longstanding partnership with Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) in 2022. The Company donated $250,000 towards the operations of the local environment trust. GenAc stands in solidarity with JET’s mandate to protect Jamaica’s natural resources using education, advocacy and the law to influence individual and organisational behaviour and public policy and practice. Each year the donation received facilitates the Trust’s projects and administrative functions.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

During the year, General Accident also supported the following organisations and activities:

•Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS)

•UWI

•Rusea’s Sports Department

•Tornadoes Swim Club

CONCLUSION

•Apostolic Church of Jamaica

•Every Mikkle Foundation

•Salvation Army

GenAc celebrates a successful year of commitment to national development. The Company’s efforts in promoting health and wellness, supporting education, sound environmental stewardship and giving back to the community through various partnerships and donations have positively impacted Jamaica.

As the world continues to recover from the pandemic, GenAc is committed to continuing these and other initiatives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Jamaicans.

General Accident Help Desk Technician Omaro Taylor coaches students of Drews Avenue Primary School in Kingston through an Hour of Code session on December 8, 2022. The Hour of Code is now an annual global learning event that takes place during Computer Science Education Week – December 5th-11th 2022.

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