Our Aim is to
help children understand their own history
The Marcus Garvey in Schools (MGIS) Pilot Project is historic and one that aims to guide the children to their own heritage. MGIS will help children understand their own history and innate knowledge as children of colour. The curriculum will include:
Garvey
'One Destiny'
Concert
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of one of the most influential figures in Black history, Jamaica’s first National Hero, The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Presented by the Marcus Garvey in Schools Foundation (MGISF), the Garvey One Destiny Concert brings Marcus Garvey’s enduring legacy to life through the power of music, culture and community.
On National Heroes Day, Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM, experience an inspiring celebration of Garvey’s vision, his message of unity and his enduring impact on Jamaica and the world.
GARVEY ONE DESTINY CONCERT
Music. Culture. Legacy.
Special performance by participants of Liberty Hall’s 2026 Summer Arts Programme.
Marcus Garvey Great Lives - Playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah chooses inspirational black leader Marcus Garvey. With Colin Grant and Matthew Parris. From February 2011.
Constitution - Marcus Garvey In Schools Foundation
We, the founders and members of the Marcus Garvey in Schools Foundation (MGISF), inspired by the philosophy and opinions of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey and committed to the betterment of Jamaican youth, hereby establish this constitution to guide our actions and decisions in achieving our noble objectives.
A Proclamation - Marcus Garvey Day
The Proclamation made known by His Excellency the Governor-General, that the 17th day of August in each year, shall be designated as Marcus Garvey Day, and shall so be observed, effective August 17, 2012.
MGISF Book Tour to Participating Schools 2023
Journeying through Jamaica on the MGISF Book Tour 2023! 📚✨ From school to school, spreading the joy of reading and imagination across the island. #MGISF #BookTour
Civic Reception for Dr. Julius Garvey and the MGIS Foundation
The teachings of Marcus Garvey, and Garveyism embracing Jamaica’s first National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey have been approved for 23 primary schools. Dr. Julius Garvey visited Jamaica in Febraury 2023 and did several visits to schools and met with officials.
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Our Aim is to help children understand their own history