P R O G R E S S I N G S E L F - S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
Jamaica Naturally is a grassroots initiative created by Monique deLaTour with longtime Jamaican friends who are passionate about progress in Jamaica and beyond. If you would like to assist us in our mission to empower, educate and create towards self-sustainability in Jamaica with a focus on Portland, please consider making a donation to our PayPal account. Inbox us for more details - or bring something from our wish list with you when you visit Port Antonio. We love to use the barter system, and welcome giving you something of equal value in return. Below is a list of items we need. Thank you for considering us and our efforts. Shipping by regular mail to Jamaica is NOT an effective means of getting items to us, as the mail system charges large sums of money for packages when they arrive. The best way is to collect items and ship in plastic 55 gallon barrels to us. We can use these to collect water also. We still have to pay duty and taxes on everything, and organize transport to collect it from Kingston, but this works out much cheaper on our end. Used items are not charged as much duty and taxes (paid on pick up in Jamaica) as new products. We prefer them USED because of this. Before you give items away, or throw away please consider us. Maybe your community or friends can come together and load up enough items for one barrel. Items can also be mailed or shipped within the USA to us in South Carolina, and it will reach safely. Please contact us for the SC address. We have donations packed in barrels and ready to ship currently, but no funds to ship them to Jamaica. (from SC) Contact us if you are interested in assisting with this effort. Here is the link if you would like to ship barrels to Jamaica yourself - please ask for Mikey and instructions for shipping barrels http://www.precisecaribbeancargo.us/contact.htm Thank you again. Please contact us for more detailed information. You will be making a huge difference in the lives of Jamaicans striving towards self-sustainability.
OUR WISH LIST
Mini Solar Power Banks - we have no electricity where we grow our organic food, but stay there for extended periods farming and protecting our crops. Our cellphones are the only means of communication from there, but no electricity. Charging up one of these lasts for 3-4 full charges. (Around $20US approx)
Mini Solar Power Panels Portable - These are solar panels that fold up and can be transported easily - they plug into the power banks to get electricity directly from the sun. (cost anywhere from $35-$70)
Hand Tools - all kinds for farming and building (used is fine as long as they are functional)
Clothing / Shoes - all kinds all sizes (used but in good wearable condition please)
Mosquito Nets - obvious reasons - too many mosquitoes
Hammocks with Mosquito Nets attached - for farmers who live on the land, with no house and sleep in primitive shelters (often just a sheet of zinc with wooden supports)
Large Tarps - to go over hammocks prevent rain from getting in
Lined Letter size Notebooks/School Supplies pencils etc for school students and teaching reading and writing to adults or children who cannot attend school due to financial difficulties
Tents - small 2-4 person tents (used)
Camping Supplies - flashlights/headlamps/lightweight backpacks (used)
DC to AC Power Inverters - to generate electricity areas with no electricity available - these can be rigged to solar panels and car batteries
Rechargeable Batteries - used but still working ok
Rechargeable Battery Charger - used ok
Hand Fishing Supplies (not rods) / hooks / line / sinkers - for personal use to feed ourselves and our families
Books on Self-Sustainability - farming/building/crafts/solar/etc
Work Boots - any sizes / preferably leather - used but still have grip and without holes ok
Wetsuits - (any size) for tropical waters
Snorkeling Equipment Goggles/Snorkel/Fins/
Underwater Camera - digital- used is ok, just want it to work
Kayak - used ok (jamaican donation? - too big to ship)
Small Boat - used ok (jamaican donation? - too big to ship)
Carving Tools - any size - used ok
Crochet and Knitting Supplies - crochet hooks/knitting needles/sewing patterns cotton/synthetic/natural
Used Pure 100% Wool Sweaters/Blankets - we create new craft items with this - 'upcycling'
Used Leather Clothing - for 'upcycling'
Sewing Supplies - for crafts
Mini Solar Power Banks - we have no electricity where we grow our organic food, but stay there for extended periods farming and protecting our crops. Our cellphones are the only means of communication from there, but no electricity. Charging up one of these lasts for 3-4 full charges. (Around $20US approx)
Mini Solar Power Panels Portable - These are solar panels that fold up and can be transported easily - they plug into the power banks to get electricity directly from the sun. (cost anywhere from $35-$70)
Hand Tools - all kinds for farming and building (used is fine as long as they are functional)
Clothing / Shoes - all kinds all sizes (used but in good wearable condition please)
Mosquito Nets - obvious reasons - too many mosquitoes
Hammocks with Mosquito Nets attached - for farmers who live on the land, with no house and sleep in primitive shelters (often just a sheet of zinc with wooden supports)
Large Tarps - to go over hammocks prevent rain from getting in
Lined Letter size Notebooks/School Supplies pencils etc for school students and teaching reading and writing to adults or children who cannot attend school due to financial difficulties
Tents - small 2-4 person tents (used)
Camping Supplies - flashlights/headlamps/lightweight backpacks (used)
DC to AC Power Inverters - to generate electricity areas with no electricity available - these can be rigged to solar panels and car batteries
Rechargeable Batteries - used but still working ok
Rechargeable Battery Charger - used ok
Hand Fishing Supplies (not rods) / hooks / line / sinkers - for personal use to feed ourselves and our families
Books on Self-Sustainability - farming/building/crafts/solar/etc
Work Boots - any sizes / preferably leather - used but still have grip and without holes ok
Wetsuits - (any size) for tropical waters
Snorkeling Equipment Goggles/Snorkel/Fins/
Underwater Camera - digital- used is ok, just want it to work
Kayak - used ok (jamaican donation? - too big to ship)
Small Boat - used ok (jamaican donation? - too big to ship)
Carving Tools - any size - used ok
Crochet and Knitting Supplies - crochet hooks/knitting needles/sewing patterns cotton/synthetic/natural
Used Pure 100% Wool Sweaters/Blankets - we create new craft items with this - 'upcycling'
Used Leather Clothing - for 'upcycling'
Sewing Supplies - for crafts
