About The Anancy Project

The Anancy Project is derived from the famed spider in Jamaica's history, which has always used clever trickery to get out of trouble or to gain the upper hand. He is quick-witted and intelligent, the hero of his stories and exemplifies characters that many Jamaicans are fond of.

Some famous stories about Brer Anancy, as he was refered to on many occasions includes the following, which is one of many:

Anancy and The Cricket Match

Once upon a time, Brother Anancy had a plan to go to the cricket match in town, which was far away. He did not have  enough money so he came up with a plan. He went to see Brother Snake and Brother Rabbit, who also wanted to see the cricket match but did not have enough money. However they had just a little more money than Anancy did. Anancy told them to meet him at the train station in the morning at 5:00 a.m. and bring what little money they had. He told them he could get them all there if they shared the food with him, which they would buy with the extra money. They agreed. The next morning Anancy met Brother Snake and Brother Rabbit at the station.

They were excited as they saw the train coming and going. He told them he would get them to the match but they had to trust him with their money. They hesitated but then he explained that they would have spending money if they trust him. He also requested he hold all the money for safekeeping. He told them that he would keep the extra money and the tickets. Read more here.

This is the our inspiration and it aims to aid the Jamaican youth from childhood to adulthood to be successful in their field of purpose by first identifying their purpose, their physical need and then helping to equip them on a regular basis to keep on track and ultimately developing into productive and righteous individuals.

We do this by providing the educational equipment (bags, books, clothing, etc.) that they need to attain to their created purpose in life, for one. We also assist them with their day to day needs (food and other utilities) and we do our best to keep in constant contact with them throughout their preteen, teenage and adult life. We do not just give them fish however -- we teach them to bait the hook, cast the line, reel in their catch and prepare it for food, therefore creating men and women who are self sufficient in this world.