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The staff and directors of YOOLFest 2007 understands that there are obstacles which prevents immigrants from almost any country from attaining success in their new destination. These obstacles include unfamiliarity with the new surroundings, alienation because they are disconnected (usually for the first time) from their normal support system and they are not properly equipped to live successfully (meaning above the poverty level) in their new location.
As such, we have created a list of things which we believe aids in ensuring a successful migration from a foreign country into nearly any country the immigrant (Jamaican national) chooses to immigrate into. We encourage our visitors to read and (if they agree) pledge/join with the thousands who have already joined with us in realigning their lives to correspond with some or all of the seven (7) items listed in the agreement. We have labeled that list:
The YOOL Fest Immigrants' Pledge
They include: Associating with a religious organization that encourages individual reading/studying of The Bible. Reading one Proverb from The Bible each day – the chapter corresponds with the date of the month. Forging trust-worthy relationships with people of like mind, heart and spirit. Shunning every evil/illegal activities, and persons known to be associated with said evil activities. Seeking a career, not just a job. Anyone can fill a job opening... a career requires training. Saving at least six months salary, preferably one year's salary, before attempting to help other persons. Setting a goal of one month from work each year without missing any financial responsibilities.
These are only the basics and in addition to ensuring success in the new country, they aid in maintaining the needed ties with the country of origin. We could not list all the things that are known to contribute to a successful migration, but these are very profound acts proven to do that. Others include, at the minimum, spending one full month every five years in the country of origin – it helps to reconnect the migrated spirit with the county and the spirit of the people. Be aware that it takes at the minimum, fours years, to acclimate in the new country, be it America, Canada, England or New Zealand – so be prepared and plan accordingly, especially in regards to the responsibilities of the country of origin.
Additionally, it has been proven that immigrants younger than the age of 30 should, upon arrival in the new country, focus on gaining an education or certification in a specific field and to then embark on a fulfilling career in the new country. The demands/requirements of those responsible for children of high school age and below, have an even more difficult task of rearing the new immigrants, ensuring that they gain the best education available and are equipped to be responsible adults who are an asset to the society in which they reside – not a burden.
Our intention is not to imply that successful migration after the age of 30 is not possible, we do however want to make it known as profoundly as we can, that it is vastly more difficult, especially if an in-tact support system is not in place. Typically, the new immigrant has and is leaving adult responsibilities (financial, parental/spousal, etc.) which demands that they maintain ties with their country of origin and that adds negatively to an already difficult and life-changing event.
The YOOL Fest team.
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Immigrant's Pledge