The Sustainable Development Goals

THE SDGs •

OUR PART IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:

The Musson Foundation believes that in education is key to empowering individuals, and uplifting communities. The Musson Foundation is particularly interested in introducing technology into learning opportunities at all levels and therefore invests heavily in the ICT field. Jamaican children must be equipped with the tools to compete in the modern world. The Musson Foundation has also recognized the gender gap in the ICT field and seeks to remedy this thorugh promoting inspiring IT programmes for girls, starting at the primary level. The Musson Foundation also invests in educational scholarships, teacher training workshops, school infrastructure and vocational training.

“Education enables upward socioeconomic mobility and is key to escaping poverty. Education helps reduce inequalities and reach gender equality… Adequate infrastructure and teacher training play a critical role in the quality of education” – The United Nations

4quality education 5 genDer equility 10 reduced inequalities

2zero hunger

Through an organic growth process, the Musson Group is currently a diversified conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, insurance, food distribution, pharmaceutical distribution, telecom distribution, brokerage for development and other sectors. But, for most of its life, Musson has been a central player in the business of food manufacturing and distribution in Jamaica. Eliminating hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture has therefore been a high priority on the foundation’s agenda. The Musson Foundation makes regular food donations to primary and trade schools, supporting the student’s health and nutrition.

The Musson Foundation’s mission is to make a positive impact on our communities while considering sustainability. We believe that our communities contribute to our business, and we have an important role to play in ensuring a safe, inclusive, resilient and equitable environment for all Jamaicans. It is important to address inequality in our communities, as we remain responsive to their needs. The Musson Foundation is therefore supportive of partnerships aimed at implementing lasting solutions to reduce violence, deliver justice, combat corruption, ensure freedom of speech and ensure inclusive social and political participation.

“Hunger and Malnutrition mean less productive individuals, who are more prone to disease and thus often unable to learn more, and improve their livelihoods” – The United Nations

11sustainable cities and communities

16 peace, justice and strong institutions

“People everywhere need to be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation… to exclude and to discriminate not only violates human rights but also causes resentment and animosity and could give rise to violence” – The United Nations