KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing support to the Ministry of Education’s continued emphasis on school gardens as a practical and effective means of promoting healthy eating habits and addressing childhood obesity among Jamaica’s children and young people.

In a statement on Saturday, the Foundation said its position follows recent remarks by Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Winnie Berry, who highlighted the continued implementation of the National School Garden Project and the critical role school gardens play in fostering healthy lifestyles among students.

Noting that Jamaica continues to grapple with rising rates of childhood obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), FWCF stressed that initiatives that empower children to make informed nutritional choices are both timely and essential.