The VM Foundation, established in 2018, is the philanthropic arm of the VM Group.
About Us
The VM Group has exemplified its commitment to the development of the Jamaican people through its philanthropic work in the community since its inception.
More About Us
The VM Foundation, established in 2018, is the philanthropic arm of the VM Group.
We are visionaries
Our quest to uplift Jamaica is fueled by our commitment to excellence and an unwavering passion and care for nation building
We are changemakers
Our innovations are strategically linked to accountability and a sincere desire for service as we seek to transform Jamaica.
We are collaborators
We build networks to amplify our impact and achieve shared goals.
Our History
The VM Foundation is a non-financial company within the VM Group with oversight of the organisation’s Strategic Philanthropy initiatives.
Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has invested over 200 million dollars in support of programmes and projects focused on financial education, academic excellence, leadership and youth development, healthy lifestyles, mentorship and crime prevention.
More specifically, some of the Foundation’s major accomplishments include:
- Supporting the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast and subsequent projects of the programme
- Developing coach training modules to accompany the Under-13 Football Competition in Western Jamaica
- Awarding J$6 million in scholarships and bursaries annually to include new and recurring scholarships of the VM Foundation Scholars programme
- Offering support for the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Adopt-a-Clinic programme
- Supporting leadership and development through the VM Ignite programme in 2 tertiary campuses.
- Partnering with the British Council on the Social Enterprise in Secondary Schools – now the VM EnRich Programme – being implemented in schools islandwide
- Applying for and receiving grant funding from USAID to execute a crime prevention intervention programme, which combines psychosocial intervention with financial education and social enterprise training.
Aligned with the VM Group’s priority of becoming a Model Corporate Citizen, the VM Foundation believes in the power of small acts of kindness creating a huge positive change to transform the lives of youth, parents and communities across Jamaica.
Our Mission
We support the VM Group’s mission to improve financial well-being for all Jamaicans through the provision of sustainable social and financial literacy initiatives within communities, delivered by trusted partners, experts and caring Team Members and volunteers.
Our Vision
Jamaicans are empowered to achieve financial security to improve their quality of life.
Our Mission
We support the VM Group’s mission to improve financial well-being for all Jamaicans through the provision of sustainable social and financial literacy initiatives within communities, delivered by trusted partners, experts and caring Team Members and volunteers.
Our Vision
Jamaicans are empowered to achieve financial security to improve their quality of life.
Our tagline
Improving Your Quality of Life
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Our Core Values
Service
We provide and promote programmes that contribute to Jamaica’s development and provide opportunities for beneficiaries and Team Members to volunteer and be of service to the Jamaican community.
Collaboration
The Foundation is committed to meaningful and strategic partnerships that allow for something greater than either partner could achieve alone.
Accountability
The Foundation will always seek to operate with transparency, integrity and openness around the selection, design and delivery of our programmes in keeping with our governance frameworks.
Care
In all that we do, we will ensure that our programmes are in the best interest of our Members and beneficiaries by providing programmes that allow Jamaicans to have the best quality of life.
Excellence
We will strive to ensure that our programmes and activities are done to the highest standard, in keeping with the needs of beneficiaries.
