KINGSTON, Jamaica — A humanitarian partnership has been formed between Miss 30+ Jamaica contestant Shanakaye Edwards and Harmony for Humanity Foundation Inc to support Project Bloom, an initiative aimed at empowering children on the autism spectrum and strengthening support for their families.

The foundation committed to supporting the project following a two-day leadership training programme for contestants in the Miss 30+ Jamaica Pageant, where Edwards’ initiative was selected after an assessment of the needs of parents and families in Jamaica.

The training was led by Dr Onika Campbell-Rowe and Dr Sanett Hanniford, who identified Project Bloom as an initiative with the potential to make a meaningful impact.