The Valda Hope Foundation

The Valda Hope Foundation The Valda Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of Jamaica’s kids!

Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica on October 28, 2025 and the western end of the island took the brunt of the impact. Th...
01/02/2026

Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica on October 28, 2025 and the western end of the island took the brunt of the impact. Three months later, recovery still feels like a distant hope for many of our people.

The VHF family is deeply charged to do what we can to help our island. Thanks to the friends of VHF, we were able to donate shelter items (tarpaulin, blankets, towels, washcloths, mosquito repellent) as well as food items and household supplies to the resilient and collaborative community of FARM in Whitehouse Westmoreland.

Thank you to Dr. Dayton Campbell for welcoming our efforts, guiding us into a part of his constituency and enlightening us on both its beauty and heartbreak.

It's not about politics... just PEOPLE.

Happy New Year from The Valda Hope Foundation family!In 2026, may all our VHF supporters gain wisdom, embrace peace, fin...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from The Valda Hope Foundation family!

In 2026, may all our VHF supporters gain wisdom, embrace peace, find balance, stay safe, deepen connections, have financial freedom, and welcome a healthy lifestyle and vitality to guide you through your days!

We encourage you to make giving back a part of your 2026 new year's goals! Whether it is our charity or another (and ours 😊) see how your big or small act of generosity can not only change the life of someone and their family but also YOURS!

#2026

✨️✨️Presenting our NINTH cohort of Valda Hope Foundation Scholarship Winners! ✨️✨️The future of Jamaica is looking brill...
08/10/2025

✨️✨️Presenting our NINTH cohort of Valda Hope Foundation Scholarship Winners! ✨️✨️

The future of Jamaica is looking brilliant and the Valda Hope Foundation family is proud to introduce 10 wonderful reasons why! Say hello to these incredible pre-teens who have, despite difficulties, worked their way to excellence!

This year's winners are:
- Christalee Allman (St. Andrew)
- Nicholas Anderson (Trelawny)
- Danielle Brady (St. Ann)
- Otania Edwards (St. Andrew)
- Kiora Henry (Clarendon)
- Krysannia Hunter (St. Mary)
- Zaccai Peters (Trelawny)
- Christopher Smith (St. Andrew)
- Shane- Hugh Stephenson (St. Catherine)
- Karim Stoddart- Kerr (St. James)

This year's winners received over $200,000 JMD each towards their secondary school education!

Cash/ Vouchers in Hand:
- $30,000 for uniforms
- $30,000 for books
- $20,000 for school shoes
- $20,000 for lunch snacks

PLUS:
- A Samsung Galaxy Tab (valued at over $ 35,000)
- A dental examination and cleaning from Dental Associates (valued at $ 10,800)
- An essentials kit courtesy of the VHF team (valued at over $ 5,000)
- A food and beverage basket courtesy of Trade Winds Citrus Limited
- A food basket courtesy of the VHF team (valued at over $ 15,000)
- A VHF shirt and reusable bag courtesy of Lithographic Printers and All That Jaz (valued at over $ 6,000)
- Certificates and much more!

We wish each of our awardees all the very best at their new high schools!

Our 2025 Award Ceremony Guest Speaker Mr. Ravi Sittol is an Architect and the Managing Director of Sittol Architects & A...
08/10/2025

Our 2025 Award Ceremony Guest Speaker Mr. Ravi Sittol is an Architect and the Managing Director of Sittol Architects & Associates Ltd and Director of Lottis Projects Limited.

Mr. Sittol gave an impassioned and thought- provoking charge using Jenga as the perfect object lesson for our Scholarship Awardees (and their parents/ guardians)! Nothing like an interactive talk! Here are a few of his key takeaways:

1. Be kind and generous – Give your time, help, and encouragement freely
2. Look out for each other – Support and protect those around you
3. Respect everyone – Treat all people with dignity, no matter their role
4. Be honest – Speak truth, even when it’s difficult
5. Work hard and stay humble – Strive for excellence without pride
6. Be responsible – Take ownership of your actions and choices
7. Leave things better than you found them – Always aim to improve your environment
8. Pray and trust God – Let Him guide your steps and strengthen your heart
9. Show gratitude – Always thank God and the people who help you along the way
10.Persevere through challenges – Never give up, because God gives the strength to keep going.

Thanks for sharing your truth, inspiring our winners and supporting our mission Mr. Sittol!

Our 2025 Award Ceremony Guest Speaker Mr. Ravi Sittol is an Architect and the Managing Director of Sittol Architects & A...
08/10/2025

Our 2025 Award Ceremony Guest Speaker Mr. Ravi Sittol is an Architect and the Managing Director of Sittol Architects & Associates Ltd and Director of Lottis Projects Limited.

A graduate of Meadowbrook High School and the Caribbean School of Architecture, he was named Alumnus of the Year in 2024
and placed second in the Jamaican Houses of Parliament Design Competition.

As an architect, Ravi specializes in multi-family homes, hotels, and high-profile educational and medical facilities. As a construction manager, he has delivered major residential and commercial projects across Jamaica. As a developer, he has completed over 30,000 sq ft of luxury homes and continues to create vibrant communities.

Mr. Sittol is married to his wife, Jody Ann, also an architect. Mr. Sittol is passionate about mentoring future designers through summer internships, and outside of work, he is pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot.

Mr. Sittol gave an impassioned and thought- provoking charge using Jenga as the perfect object lesson for our Scholarship Awardees (and their parents/ guardians)!

Thanks for sharing your truth, inspiring our winners and supporting our mission Mr. Sittol!

For the FIRST time, our Foundation is shining the spotlight on the incredible parents/guardians who have been the backbo...
07/10/2025

For the FIRST time, our Foundation is shining the spotlight on the incredible parents/guardians who have been the backbone of our Scholarship Awardees. These unsung heroes have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and we celebrate them just as much as our Awardees. Here's to the power of community, family, and dreams that never stop growing. Together, we rise!


"Technology is transforming the world, and education must evolve alongside it!"In today’s world, a tablet or laptop is n...
07/10/2025

"Technology is transforming the world, and education must evolve alongside it!"

In today’s world, a tablet or laptop is no longer a luxury—it’s a must-have school supply. Thanks to the amazing success of our first Charity Mingle event, our 10 Scholarship Awardees can now cross that essential item off their back-to-school list!

Surprise! 🎉

"Students can’t focus when their stomachs are empty." – Diane Gillen We had the joy of surprising our incredible scholar...
07/10/2025

"Students can’t focus when their stomachs are empty." – Diane Gillen

We had the joy of surprising our incredible scholarship winners (and their families) with a selection of grocery essentials, ensuring they have what they need to stay nourished and focused. It’s a privilege to support not only their academic journey but all the little things that help them shine even brighter!



Thanks to Pasha's Fashion for putting all the items together!

Our 2025 scholarship winners are now a part of the VHF family and what better way to represent no matter where they go ...
07/10/2025



Our 2025 scholarship winners are now a part of the VHF family and what better way to represent no matter where they go than with branded shirts and bags!

A family that dresses in matching outfits stays together!

A huge thank you to Lithographic Printers and All That Jaz who partnered with The Valda Hope Foundation family to ensure our brand gets maximum exposure as we aim to effect maximum change in the lives of Jamaica's kids!

Our 2025 Scholarship Awardees are ready to face 7th grade with no fear, great personal hygiene and good hydration thanks...
07/10/2025

Our 2025 Scholarship Awardees are ready to face 7th grade with no fear, great personal hygiene and good hydration thanks to their new on- the- go essentials kit!

✅️Hand sanitizer
✅️ Facial tissues
✅️ Wipes
✅️ Deoderant
✅️ Lotion
✅️ Floss
✅️ Mints
✅️ Personalized Water bottle

Personal health and safety?? ✔✔✔✔


"The primary aim of business is not to earn profit but to serve people..."- Dr. Vivencio Ballano.. and TRADE WINDS CITRU...
06/10/2025

"The primary aim of business is not to earn profit but to serve people..."
- Dr. Vivencio Ballano
.. and TRADE WINDS CITRUS LIMITED (TWCL) is certainly fulfilling their social responsibility by serving the community!

The VHF team is so grateful to have the support of TWCL for our 2025 Award Ceremony! ONE beautiful food and beverage basket was donated to EACH of this year's TEN winners! Thank you Tradewinds !

TWCL prides itself on producing some of the best authentic Jamaican beverages that reflect the diversity of our people and culture. Their brands include Tru-Juice, Freshhh Juice Drinks, Squeezz Fruit Drinks and Wakefield Juices!

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Kingston

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+18765441272

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