Happy Child's Month - - Wonderful Jamaica Visit with CEF Scholars

CEF Scholars with CEO Nikiki Bogle in Jamaica _______________________________________________ Did you know that May is Child’s Month? The Caribbean Education Foundation (CEF) wishes a Happy Child’s Month to all children around the globe! CEF wishes that all mothers had a very Happy Mother’s Day! In addition, Happy Father’s Day when it comes to all dads in June! Last month in April 2013, CEF’s President and Team members visited some of our CEF Scholars in Kingston, Jamaica. As you know, CEF always receives our scholars' Grade Reports on how they are doing in school. The detailed Grade Reports inform of us of not just their grades, but their overall attitude and behavior towards each subject matter (14 subjects) and their attendance record, including tardiness. So, the CEF team learns a great deal from the Grade Reports! However, there is nothing like a personal meeting to learn who a child really is. It was truly wonderful to meet with the children in person! We met with some of our Kingston CEF Scholars at Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Our President had one-on-one sessions about academics, leadership roles and home life with each child. Despite their many challenges, our CEF Scholars persevere and stand tall. We ask that you will continue to financially support our scholars! Ms. Tanya McLennon, CEF Operations Manager of Surrey County in Jamaica with some of CEF Scholars at Emancipation Park, Kingston, Jamaica _______________________________________________ The overwhelming majority of scholars continue to do excellent in school! We have a couple students in especially difficult circumstances at home and lack access to technology and homework assistance, which reflects in some of their grades. In order to provide students with additional support, CEF is creating a Learning & Technology Center to launch in September 2013! The Learning Center will provide a safe, well-lit space for homework and research, exposure to computer technology, homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring and other services, so these children continue to rise and swim. We ask that you support CEF's Learning Center initiative, which will not only help our current CEF Scholars, but reach thousands of additional disadvantaged children we have not been able to assist due to financial constraints. The current school year ends in June, and CEF is asking you to make a donation, so these students may enter the next grade in high school in September 2013! Please consider making a recurring donation of $25 per month on Global Giving! CEF Scholars at Emancipation Park in Jamaica _______________________________________________ In addition, CEF is seeking Education Ambassadors for our Adopt-a-Student Program. Ambassadorship is open to everyone: individuals, businesses, organizations and groups. The cost to fund one student to attend public high school for one year in Jamaica is $1,500 U.S. dollars. Each Education Ambassador receives direct information about her or his adopted student along with a photograph. Throughout the school year, each CEF Ambassador is updated with Grade Reports, Attendance Reports and Behavioral Reports about the school performance of his or her adopted child. Ambassadors may also communicate with their adopted students. As you are aware, Public High Schools are NOT FREE in Jamaica. The cost to attend public high school in Jamaica is at least $1,500 U.S. dollars. The minimum wage is approximately $50.00 U.S. dollars per week or $200.00 U.S. dollars per month. Many of the students who receive CEF scholarships have "working poor parent(s)" who are unable to afford the costs of high school due to the low wages they earn. CEF’s goal is to give youth meaningful choices and opportunities in this world, and thereby break the poverty cycle. CEF is seeking 10 Education Ambassadors who are able to help a child gain access to quality education. Will you be one of THE CEF 10? Individuals and entities that wish to become a CEF Education Ambassador should contact the Caribbean Education Foundation directly at Email: info@educatechild.org or Phone: 800-677-0839. Please continue to spread the word about CEF; and Like our page on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter. As always, CEF cannot do our work without your financial support. Thank you so much for contributing to help a poor child receive an education. We truly appreciate your support.

Caribbean Education Foundation Awards $2 Million JA in Paul Bogle Scholarships to 18 Needy Children to attend high schools in Jamaica

The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) awards Paul Bogle Scholarship to 18 brilliant children in financial need to attend High Schools in Jamaica. Scholarships total in excess of $2 Million Jamaican dollars.

BOSTON, MA: The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) has awarded its 2012 Paul Bogle Scholarships to 18 brilliant children to attend high schools in Jamaica: 7 new children in financial need who passed the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) to attend High Schools; renewed 11 scholarships for its 2011 and 2010 recipients who entered grades 8 and 9. The 18 Scholarships total over $2 Million Jamaican dollars. Paul Bogle Scholarships are awarded to qualified and talented children who graduated from Primary Schools and passed their exams to attend High Schools but are in financial need, and/or could be in danger nonattendance due to lack of financial resources. The Scholarship pays: school fees, text books, school supplies, uniforms, shoes, transportation and lunch for the 2012-2013 school year. Scholarships are renewable each year of if the student meets the required criteria of daily attendance, solid academics (at least a “B” Average) and good character. The scholarship recipients satisfied the Paul Bogle Scholarship strict requirements: high academics (at least a “B” grade point average); passed Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT); evidence of financial need; and solid production of four prescribed essays. The Caribbean Education Foundation maintains high standards for its scholarship recipients. As is evidenced from the high caliber of students who are awarded Paul Bogle Scholarships, CEF Scholars are among the best and brightest in Jamaica. In addition, they are attending some of the best High Schools throughout the country. MEET CEF'S NEW 2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

SHAMARIE COLLINS: St. George's College Grade:7 Age: 12 Shamarie has always had "big dreams". He is optimistic about the future and will accomplish his dreams. He served as "Deputy Head Boy" at St. Peter Claver Primary School and feels he is on a path to be "Outstanding". The Paul Bogle Scholarship Award would make him feel like he can accomplish any of his dreams. He plans to excel in high school and attend university. His career goal is become a principled politician, "a voice for the voiceless". Shamarie was an "A" student at St. Peter Claver. He was awarded high scores on the GSAT, including 96% in Mathematics and 94% in Social Studies. He lives with his grandmother who is his guardian, mother and five other children, including two sisters and three cousins all of whom his grandmother takes care of. He applied for the scholarship without his guardian's knowledge, to be surprise gift to ease the severe financial burden. Shamarie says, "I hope that someday I will be able to give a child or some needy children the opportunity you are giving me."

DANIELLIA SIMPSON: deCarteret College Grade: 7 Age: 12 Daniellia has been an "A" student at Duhaney Park Primary School. She received high scores on the Grade Six Achievement Test, including 96% in Language Arts and 94% in Social Studies. She passed for St. Andrew High for Girls, her top choice. Unfortunately, she is unable to attend her first choice, because she had to move to live with her grandmother. Daniellia lives in Manchester with her grandmother, who is her new guardian. Daniellia's mother died in June 2011, when she was just 11 years old. Her mother's death has been very difficult to deal with. Despite her circumstances, Daniellia came "Second in her Class" and "Top Girl Overall" at Duhaney Park Primary. Daniellia knows that success comes with hard work and this guides her on a daily basis. She says, "If I should be the recipient of the Paul Bogle Scholarship, I would make myself and the organization very proud with the level of work I will produce." Her goal is to become a Veterinarian to help to heal animals.

CHRISTOPHER CHAMBERS: Ardenne High Grade: 7 Age: 12 Christopher has been a brilliant “A” student at St. Peter Claver Primary School. He earned top scores on the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), including 97% in Mathematics and 97% in Science. This scholarship will not only provide financial and emotional relief from stress, but also give him motivation in fulfilling his dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor. His goal is to help the sick, find cures for diseases and increase the life expectancy of humanity. Christopher lives in the “ghetto” with a single parent mother and a twin brother. His mother tries very hard to provide necessities, but does not have a formal education to get a job that adequately pays to provide for her two children. Christopher is determined to continue working hard and obtain excellence and a formal education. There were many times that he and his brother had to go to school without lunch money, but they go to school no matter what. According to Christopher, “I am fully prepared to make the sky my limit as stated by the great Paul Bogle, ‘I will walk, no, run to the end of the road so that I could be a good role model.’”

DANIA FORBES: Campion College Grade: 7 Age: 12 Dania excelled at St. Peter Claver Primary School, maintaining an "A+" Grade Point Average. She performed outstanding on the GSAT, obtaining 100% in Communication and 98% in Science. Her goal is to become a Medical Doctor, a Cardiologist. Dania lives in the inner-city community of Seaview Gardens with her mother and siblings. Her mother is unemployed and unable to provide all the items required for high school attendance. Dania wants to be able to focus on studying and continuing to excel, without worrying about finances to attend school.

NICOLE BROWN: Wolmer's High for Girls Grade: 7 Age: 12 Nicole has maintained an "A" average at Rollington Town Primary School. She earned high scores on the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in every subject, including 96% in Mathematics and 96% in Social Studies. Nicole's goal is to become a Lawyer to help others resolve problems. Nicole lives with her aunt who is her guardian. She has four brothers and sisters. Her aunt is currently unemployed and unable to obtain the funds for school fee, text books and school supplies to attend high school. Nicole says the Paul Bogle Scholarship "will give me the foundation to build a better me and build foundation for my career goal."

ANDRE BENT: Jamaica College Grade: 8 Age: 13 Andre lives in the inner-city “ghetto” area of Jones Town in Kingston. He lives with his unemployed parents and has three sisters. While the family was elated that Andre passed his GSAT to attend the prestigious Jamaica College, it was also a cause for stress due to high costs of attendance. It has been a severe challenge to the family to provide all the academic needs for Andre to attend high school. At Jones Town Primary, Andre was a hard worker and maintained a high grade point average. He constantly tells himself that he has to work hard and persevere. He did well on the Grade Six Achievement Test, including 87% in Science and 85% in Mathematics. He says the Paul Bogle Scholarship will help him financially, educationally and personally. It gives him hope.

TAMIA ROBINSON: Hampton School Grade: 9 Age: 14 Tamia has always been an excellent student. In 2010, Tamia passed her GSAT from Mount Airy All Age School. She was the top student for the GSAT for her school, and was awarded a place at Hampton School for Girls. In November 2011, Tamia received a Gold Certificate from her school for Outstanding Performance 2010-2011. Tamia has had to board on school campus as Hampton High is located in St. Elizabeth and she lives in Negril, Westmoreland. For the first year at Hampton School, Tamia’s mother was able to manage okay financially, as she was employed and received some assistance from Tamia's absent father. In November 2010, Tamia’s mother was diagnosed with Leukemia and due to her deteriorating health condition, she had to stop working. During all of this, the father disappeared and his minor financial assistance was cut off. Her mother is constantly ill and the cancer medication is costing her every penny. As a result, Tamia and her two siblings have been unable to attend school regularly. Basic necessities such as food and toiletries have become hard to obtain. Utilities have been cut off frequently. Tamia worries about dropping out of school to the point where she gets ill and now suffers from panic attacks. Tamia is a hardworking and a disciplined individual who knows that education is the only sure way out of poverty. BIG THANK YOU! 2012 CEF EDUCATION AMBASSADORS Each Education Ambassador adopted a student and funds her or him for the year. 2012 AMBASSADORS: Natasha Davids, Cecile Sutherland, Sandra Hines, Marcia Kimm, Claudia Higgs-Donovan, Wayne Melbourne, Esq., Marcia Higgs, Rev. Ben Sorensen (former CEF Board), Nikiki Bogle, Esq. (CEF Board), Malachi Smith (CEF Board), Erica Lee-Benedetto (CEF Board), Nicolas Gaglio, Esq. (CEF Board), Ann McLaughlin (CEF Board), Sean Donovan (CEF Board), Jacquline Haley (CEF Board), Malcolm Medley, Esq. (CEF Board). Caribbean Education Foundation sends a “SPECIAL THANK YOU” to all its sponsors, partners and donors that helped to make our High School Scholarships possible for the 2012-2013 school year, and in particular: * Global Giving * Bogle & Chang Law Firm * Carnegie Corporation of New York * Boston JUMP, Inc. * Monthly Recurring Donor: Marcia Brock * Monthly Recurring Donor: Fay Cleghorn * Monthly Recurring Donor: Kevin Brown (CEF Alum; CEF Vernice Stubbs Higher Education Scholarship Recipient in 2008 while at University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica) In order for CEF to continue helping to educate poor children, it needs your help. It costs $1,500 U.S. dollars to educate one child in Jamaica for the school year. CEF is urging individuals, corporations, and organizations to “Adopt a Student” to become a “CEF Education Ambassador.” “Adopt a Student” to become a “CEF Education Ambassador” Email: info@educatechild.org DONATE HERE You may also make a recurring monthly donation on Global Giving. It could be as small as $10 per month! You may also visit the CEF Projects on Global Giving. You may also send a donation via text message: Text GIVE 8694 to 80088 to donate $10 to Send a Poor Child to High School in Jamaica. For more information on how you can assist, please visit Caribbean Education Foundation at http://www.educatechild.org

Caribbean Education Foundation Launches Adopt-A-Student Project and Education Ambassadors Program

The Caribbean Education Foundation launches an Adopt-A-Student Project and Education Ambassadors Program to raise scholarship funding for brilliant, poor children in Jamaica to attend high schools for the upcoming 2012-2013 and beyond.

The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) launches its Adopt-A-Student Project and Education Ambassadors Program to raise scholarship funding for brilliant, poor children in Jamaica to attend high schools for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year and beyond. CEF Education Ambassadorship is open to everyone including: individuals, businesses, organizations and groups. In order to be a CEF Education Ambassador, the person or entity must Adopt-A-Student for the school year by agreeing to donate or raise funds to fully fund the student in the Paul Bogle Scholarship Program. The cost to fund one student to attend public high school for one year in Jamaica is $1,500 U.S. dollars. An Education Ambassador may donate funds that exceed the $1,500 U.S. dollars, but is committed to supporting at least one student. Ambassadors must raise student adoption funds by July 31st of each year. Each Education Ambassador receives direct information about her or his adopted student along with a photograph. Throughout the school year, each CEF Ambassador is updated with Grade Reports, Attendance Reports and Behavioral Reports about the school performance of his or her adopted child. Ambassadors may also communicate with adopted students if they choose to do so, through the organization. One hundred percent of adoption aid funds the CEF Paul Bogle Scholarships to enable students in financial need to attend high schools in Jamaica. No student adoption funds goes towards administrative expenses, unless an entity specifies that it does. Furthermore, Ambassadors may serve beyond adopting a student. They also serve as "diplomats" if you will, for the Caribbean Education Foundation. The names of Ambassadors will be listed on the organization's website, brochures, newsletters, program books and acknowledgments at events, unless he or she chooses to remain anonymous.

In discussing the initiative, Caribbean Education Foundation's President & CEO, Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. stated, "CEF is very excited about our Adopt-A-Student Project! We believe that individual adoptions gives ownership to our Education Ambassadors and also ensures a direct accounting line of donated funds that are benefiting a particular student's education. We hope this knowledge makes persons and organizations more willing to lend a helping hand, which is so desperately needed for poor children's educational access. CEF is seeking several Education Ambassadors who are able to help a child gain access to quality education." The Caribbean Education Foundation is a registered 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, U.S. based nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to helping poor children receive meaningful access to quality education in Jamaica and the remaining Caribbean. Its current mission country is Jamaica. CEF awards scholarships to poor children who are unable to attend school, because families are unable to afford school fees and school-related costs. Its Paul Bogle Scholarships are awarded to qualified students to attend high schools and pays: school fees, text books, school supplies, uniforms, transportation and lunch. For the past five years, the Caribbean Education Foundation has awarded student scholarships totaling over $25,000 U.S. dollars to brilliant students in financial need so they are able to attend school in Jamaica and receive a quality education. As a result of CEF aid, these students are currently attending various high schools throughout Jamaica; and its university recipients were able to graduate from the University of the West Indies and University of Technology.

CEF currently has 12 students from ages 12 years old to 14 years old who are on its Paul Bogle Scholarships for high school students. These CEF Scholars need their scholarships to be renewed for the 2012-2013 school year. In addition, the organization has new scholarship recipients entering high school in September who will also need to be funded. The cost to attend high school in Jamaica is $1,500 U.S. dollars. The minimum wage is approximately $50.00 U.S.dollars per week or $200.00 U.S. dollars per month. Many of the students who receive CEF scholarships have working parent(s) who are unable to afford the costs of high school due to the low wages they earn. CEF’s goal is to give youth meaningful choices and opportunities in this world and thereby break the poverty cycle. Individuals and entities that wish to become a CEF Education Ambassador should contact the Caribbean Education Foundation directly at info@educatechild.org, visit the website at http://www.educatechild.org or phone 800-677-0839.

Caribbean Education Foundation Awards $1 Million JA in Academic Scholarships to 11 Needy Children in Jamaica

The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) awards Paul Bogle Scholarship to 11 brilliant children in financial need to attend High School in Jamaica. Scholarships total in excess of $1 Million Jamaican dollars.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 16, 2011 - BOSTON, Massachusetts: The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) has awarded its 2011 Paul Bogle Scholarship to 6 brilliant children in financial need who passed the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) to attend High School in Jamaica and renewed 5 scholarships for its 2010 recipients who entered grade 8. The 11 Scholarships total over $1 Million Jamaican dollars.

Paul Bogle Scholarships are awarded to qualified and talented children who graduated from Primary Schools and passed their exams to attend High School but are in financial need, and could be in danger nonattendance due to lack of financial resources. The Scholarship pays: school fees, text books, school supplies, uniforms, shoes, transportation and lunch for the 2011-2012 school year. Scholarships are renewable each year of if the student meets the required criteria of daily attendance, solid academics (at least a “B” Average) and good character.

The scholarship recipients satisfied the Paul Bogle Scholarship strict requirements: high academics (at least a 3.0 grade point average); passed Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT); evidence of financial need; and solid production of four prescribed essays.

The Caribbean Education Foundation maintains high standards for its scholarship recipients. As is evidenced from the high caliber of students who are awarded Paul Bogle Scholarships, CEF Scholars are among the best and brightest in Jamaica. In addition, they are attending some of the best High Schools in the country.

Academic Year 2011-2012 Scholarship recipients are:

2011 New Scholarships: Attending Grade 7

JANNEIL PILGRIM: Immaculate Conception High School for Girls
Primary School: St. Peter Claver Primary, Kingston

ASHAUNI BERNARD: Wolmer’s High School for Boys
Primary School: St. Peter Claver Primary, Kingston

SAVENA MILLER: Immaculate Conception High School for Girls
Primary School: Portsmouth Primary School, St. Catherine

CURTIS LOZANE: Calabar High School
Primary School: Duhaney Park Primary, Kingston

JANET MANNINGS: Morant Bay High School
Primary School: Morant Bay Primary, St. Thomas

GARTH PEARSON: Kingston College
Primary School: Balmagie Primary, Kingston

2010 Scholarship Renewals: Attending Grade 8

COYA CHRISTIE: Wolmer’s High School for Girls
Primary School: Duhaney Park Primary, Kingston

TREVISA BRYAN: Morant Bay High School
Primary School: Morant Bay Primary, St. Thomas

SARAH JONES: Immaculate Conception High School
Primary School: Duhaney Park Primary, Kingston

AMOY GILLESPIE: Ardenne High School
Primary School: Portsmouth Primary, St. Catherine

RAVORN CAMPBELL: Calabar High School
Primary School: Duhaney Park Primary, Kingston

The Caribbean Education Foundation’s CEO, Attorney Nikiki Bogle discusses the reasons why Paul Bogle Scholarships are critical in Jamaica, “Public High Schools in Jamaica are ‘not free’ and due to the high costs of attending High School, too many young children are unable to attend or appear sporadically. CEF’s goal is to help to provide meaningful access to High School education for children in financial need, in order that youth may acquire essential tools to change their own lives for the better.” The Caribbean Education Foundation champions individual empowerment by enabling young people to access important foundational tools which will provide them with meaningful opportunities in the world.

Caribbean Education Foundation sends a “SPECIAL THANK YOU” to its sponsors and donors that made these High School Scholarships possible for the 2011-2012 school year, particularly the following entities:


* Bogle & Chang LLC Law Firm
* BOB MARLEY: The Making of a Legend Film
* Hennessy USA
* A.S.A.P. A Shereen Ashman Project, “Jam 4 Jamaica”
* Global Giving
* Stasis LLC

Caribbean Education Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Paul Bogle Scholarship Awards Dinner” in Jamaica at the beautiful Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, 17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10. Date is to be announced. Attendance is by Invitation Only.

In order for CEF to continue helping to educate poor children, it needs your help. CEF is urging individuals and corporations to “Adopt a CEF Scholar” or make a recurring monthly donation of just $25.

You may also visit the CEF Projects on Global Giving at http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/send-a-poor-child-to-high-school-in-jamaica/
You may also send a donation via text message: Text GIVE 8694 to 80088 to donate $10 to Send a Poor Child to High School in Jamaica.

For more information on how you can assist, please visit Caribbean Education Foundation at http://www.educatechild.org
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The CARIBBEAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. (CEF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to poor children in the Caribbean to attend schools. CEF enables meaningful access to fundamental education in the Caribbean.

DAMIAN MARLEY Partners with Caribbean Education Foundation to Headline "STAND UP – Educate the Youths" BENEFIT CONCERT

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October 27, 2011 – Multiple Grammy Award-winning Reggae Superstar Damian Marley has partnered with the Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) to headline its "STAND UP – Educate the Youths" BENEFIT CONCERT to help poor children in Jamaica attend high school. The STAND UP Benefit Concert will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the beautiful outdoor music venue, Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Caribbean Education Foundation Jamaica Scholarship Programs. It is highly anticipated that STAND UP will be a spectacular event!

The theme of the concert is "leadership, pride, compassion and action" and how they intertwine to “educate the youth”. "STAND UP – Educate the Youths", CEF's 2011 Education Benefit Concert, features Damian Marley and music artists who exemplify the qualities of leadership, pride, compassion and take action to support education for poor youths. These global music leaders will lend their voices to the need for educational access in countries such as Jamaica.

When asked the reasons Caribbean Education Foundation chose international reggae superstar Damian Marley as its Partner and Headliner for STAND UP, CEF President & CEO, Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. explains, “STAND UP exemplifies artists who are taking positive actions for a better world and Damian Marley is a natural fit with this tremendous effort. Damian Marley is not only a Spectacular Entertainer and Musical Genius, but he is also a Humanitarian who deeply cares about disadvantaged children and understands there is a critical need to provide them with meaningful access to education. Therefore, it was natural for us to request that Damian Marley partner with CEF and he immediately embraced our efforts and took action.”

Damian Marley has won Three Grammy Awards for Blockbuster Albums. In 2002, he won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for “Half Way Tree”. In 2006, he won Two Grammy Awards for “Welcome to Jamrock” for Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance. He is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. Damian Marley is the son of King of Reggae, Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World, 1976.

The Caribbean Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3), tax deductible nonprofit organization based in the United States. It is dedicated to helping brilliant, poor children receive meaningful access to quality education in the Caribbean. Its current mission country is Jamaica, where public education is NOT FREE starting in high school. CEF awards Scholarships which pays school fees, purchase text books, school supplies, uniforms, meals and transportation. CEF provided scholarships to needy students in Jamaica in 2011, 2010 and 2008. CEF has awarded over $2 million JA dollars (excess of U.S. $25,000) in student scholarships.

In discussing the importance of education in the developing world, CEO Nikiki Bogle reasons, “Our society must provide youth with meaningful access to quality education - - a necessary and important tool to change their own lives. After all, where would you or I be if our access to education ended at 12 years old? CEF’s goal is to take action, to ensure things will change to break the poverty cycle and give youth meaningful choices and opportunities in this world.”

It is the goal of Caribbean Education Foundation to help many more children, but this is challenging as the number of qualified students in financial need greatly exceeds the funding capabilities of the organization. STAND UP – Educate the Youths Benefit Concert will go a long way to help facilitate this goal.

Ms. Bogle added, “CEF is incredibly thankful and grateful to Damian Marley and his entire team for this partnership, and in particular, for donating one hundred percent of his performance for this important cause.”

The Foundation is asking everyone to STAND UP and support its fantastic benefit concert on November 17th, 2011 at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida. CEF is also urging corporations, organizations and individuals to help sponsor the STAND UP Benefit Concert, Adopt a CEF Scholar or Donate on its website.

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For more information, visit the Caribbean Education Foundation website at http://www.educatechild.org or call toll free at (800) 677-0839.

Caribbean Education Foundation President & CEO Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. Honored as "40 Under 40" Business Leader 2011

NIKIKI T. BOGLE, ESQ.
President & CEO, Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BOSTON - October 5, 2011: The Caribbean Education Foundation is pleased to announce that President & CEO, Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. is honored as a “40 Under 40” Business Leader 2011 by the Boston Business Journal!

Judges reviewed more than 500 nominations, considering not just professional accomplishments but also community involvement. According to the selection committee, the 40 honorees are “business and civic leaders who collectively represent the next wave of talent . . .” In announcing the winners, Boston Business Journal Publisher Christopher McIntosh remarked, "These are young executives who play important roles at some of the most important and innovative companies and organizations in the region."

The 2011 winners will be recognized at an evening reception for 400 persons, at the State Room on Oct. 6th sponsored by jetBlue.

Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq., is the Managing Partner of Bogle & Chang, LLC law firm and serves as Chair of the Immigration, Criminal Defense and Entertainment Law Practice Groups. Ms. Bogle is an experienced litigator with extensive criminal trial experience, having conducted over 100 trials. Prior to Bogle & Chang, she was an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as a Point Prosecutor for Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Identity Fraud. Ms. Bogle was also an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Attorney General, Criminal Division, in Wilmington, Delaware.

In addition, Ms. Bogle is Founder, President and CEO of the Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that enables poor children to have meaningful access to quality education in Jamaica and the remaining Caribbean. CEF helps students to attend high schools by awarding scholarships which pays school fees, books, uniforms, transportation and lunch.
Ms. Bogle is a member of several professional organizations, including serving as President of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA) from 2007-2008. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Jamaican American Bar Association, North East.

Ms. Bogle earned her Juris Doctorate degree, Dean’s List from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in both International Affairs and Political Science from the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a member of the elite academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa.

Ms. Bogle was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. She attended St. Hugh’s High School in Jamaica, before migrating to the United States.

She is a frequent speaker and panelist on Immigration and Criminal Justice issues.

Caribbean Education Foundation Benefit: New York Premiere of "BOB MARLEY: The Making of a Legend" Film - - A Huge Success

Filmmaker and NAACP Award-winning Actress, Esther Anderson, CEF Founder & President, Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. and Filmmaker, Gian Godoy.



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NEW YORK CITY – September 6, 2011

The New York Premiere of critically acclaimed documentary film, "BOB MARLEY: THE MAKING OF A LEGEND" Film with VIP Reception featuring Guest Speaker, the First Lady of Jamaica, Mrs. Lorna Golding was a huge success!

The event was held on Friday, August 26, 2011 at Tribeca Cinemas in Manhattan. The New York Premiere was the result of a partnership between the Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) and Filmmakers, Esther Anderson, the Oscar-nominated (A Warm December with Sidney Poitier) and NAACP Award-winning Jamaican Actress and Gian Godoy. It was held as a Benefit to raise funds for CEF Paul Bogle Scholarships, which enables brilliant, poor children to attend public high schools in Jamaica.

The Benefit commenced with a stellar VIP RECEPTION with Open Bar featuring splendid Hennessy Cocktails and Terrazas Wines sponsored by Moët Hennessy USA; delicious Caribbean Cuisine catered by Negril Village Restaurant and a Silent Auction including rare, limited edition photographs of Bob Marley; Boxing Glove signed by Legendary Muhammad Ali and “Thriller Album” autographed by The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. As usual, the Hennessy service was impeccable.

The event Guest Speaker, Mrs. Lorna Golding presented a compelling speech on the critical importance of educating all children throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean region. In line with the Benefit theme of "Achieving Meaningful Independence by Educating our Youth", Mrs. Golding not only discussed how an educated populace will enhance each country and region, but how vital it is in our interdependent global world.

The feature presentation, BOB MARLEY: The Making of a Legend film lived up to its highly anticipated billing and fanfare! The film showed priceless footage of Bob Marley, The King of Reggae, “lost for more than 30 years” during his early years, before he became famous. According to guests, “It was a total pleasure to see a rare and priceless glimpse of Bob the man, before the Legend and iconic status.” An attendee remarked, “To see Bob Marley in a real-life fashion in those so very early days, just being Bob, is more than WORDS can convey. I am too grateful to have been at the screening. Big Thanks to Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy for creating such a compelling documentary and kudos to Nikiki Bogle and the CEF for promoting it.” Indeed, for a brief moment, the audience was transported to a time when Bob Marley was traveling throughout Jamaica with Esther Anderson and writing lyrics for what would become platinum songs. Refreshingly, viewers received previously unknown insights into the inspirations behind the “Burnin’ Album” and Blockbuster songs, such as: “I Shot the Sheriff” and “Get Up, Stand Up”. One can understand why this film has been nominated for a UNESCO Award.

Filmmakers, Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy flew in from London to attend the Benefit and provide overview of the film as well as question and answers to attendees. Esther Anderson was also co-founder of Island Records with Chris Blackwell, managing Bob Marley & the Wailers during the 1970s, propelling the group to stardom.

During the VIP Reception, Special Guest, the Honorable Eric A. Stevenson from New York State Assembly, 79th District remarked about the importance of education. In addition, Assemblyman Stevenson presented a New York State Assembly Citation to Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq., the Founder and President of the Caribbean Education Foundation. In discussing the Honor, Ms. Bogle stated, “Many of us who do human rights work do not expect recognition or thank you. Personally, I do it because it is the right thing to do. I feel deeply that I must do something to help, however small, to make the world more just, particularly for innocent children who are our future. Therefore, for Assemblyman Stevenson to present me with this Citation from the New York State Assembly, it is a wonderful surprise and a tremendous honor! I am humbled and grateful that CEF’s efforts to help provide meaningful access to education for poor children are being recognized.”

The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) is a registered (501)(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in United States. It operates with a dedicated team comprised entirely of volunteers. While the organization works with all levels of education, its focus is to enable high school students in financial need to have meaningful access to quality education in its current mission country of Jamaica. CEF awards “Paul Bogle Scholarships” to brilliant, poor children so they are able to attend public high schools. The Paul Bogle Scholarships pay school fees, purchase text books, school supplies, uniforms, meals and transportation.

Funds are very limited for CEF Scholarships, and the Foundation continues to urge individuals, groups, companies and organizations to visit its website, donate, sponsor and Adopt a CEF Student. In 2008 and 2010, CEF awarded a total of $945,000 JA in student scholarships.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the BOB MARLEY: The Making of a Legend Film Screening and VIP Reception is funding the 2011 Paul Bogle Scholarships for students in Jamaica entering high schools in Grade 7 and renewing awards for 2010 recipients who entering Grade 8 in September 2011-2012 school year. The CEF 2011 Paul Bogle Scholarship Award recipients will be announced this month.

The Caribbean Education Foundation event was sponsored by:
Moët Hennessy USA; BOGLE & CHANG, LLC law firm; BeeSMART PR; BOB MARLEY: The Making of a Legend; Trenhorne Films; Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy.

The event was also achieved through the hard work of CEF Director and Event Chair, Erica Lee-Benedetto; President Nikiki Bogle, Esq., Vice President, Malcolm Medley, Esq.; Board member, Nicholas Gaglio, Esq.; volunteers and Host Committee members, including Beverly Walker, Tori Willis, Celia Boothe, Susan Watson, Kara Lee, Wayne Melbourne, Esq., Hakeem Rahim, Marilyn Walker and Ena Renee.

For more information, please visit the CEF website at http://www.educatechilld.org.