The work of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is fully supported by its sponsors and partners.

The Learning for Life Pro-gramme, Healthy Lifestyle Project of the Ministry of Health, Cable and Wireless Foundation and Hope Worldwide use the Canadian 'Auto Skills' software to improve literacy and vocabulary skills, while simultaneously teaching computer skills. This is intended to improve the mental outlook of young, inner-city men.

The Crime Observatory Project is a facility which integrates data about crime and violence and works with several organisations. These include the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the University of the West Indies Institute of Criminal Justice and Security, and the Healthy Lifestyle Project of the Ministry of Health.

All Peace Day initiatives are supported by PALS Jamaica, the Healthy Lifestyle Project of the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, Peace Management Initiative and a host of other partners from both the private and public sector.

To shoot or not to shoot - 'Click' is the answer. This is an annual summer project sponsored by Super Plus Ltd, the Healthy Lifestyle Project of the Ministry of Health and a host of corporate entities. It exposes youngsters from 'safe communities' to learning digital photography while experiencing mentorship, guidance and life skills from trained tutors.

Support for the day-to-day acti-vities of the VPA comes from organisations such as Jamaica National Building Society, UNICEF, PMI and Wisynco.