IEPC participants visit local community projects in Kingston

IEPC participants visit Whole Life Sports project

On the first day of the conference, IEPC participants visited the local community in Jamaica, including Whole Life Sports (WLS), an initiative that focuses on the role of sports in children's ethical and religious formation. © Marcelo Schneider/WCC

Sean Williams

Coordinator of Whole Life Sports Sean Williams talks to his athletes before the visit of participants of the IEPC. © Marcelo Schneider/WCC

Young mothers in Women's Centre

A group visited the Women's Centre of Jamaica, the centre care for teenage mothers and their babies. The centre offers education to the young mothers so they can continue their education after they have had their baby.

Zoe Simpson

Zoe Simpson, the director of Women's Center of Jamaica briefed the visitors.

Tangible support for teenage mothers

The Women's Center of Jamaica takes care not only the young mothers but also of their babies in order to let the mothers continue their education.

All photos © Peter Williams/WCC
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