# CAFFE clubs crumbling - Jamaica Observer

> An initiative by election watchdog Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) to expose youngsters to the democratic process through school clubs is now struggling to sustain itself, following a severing of financial support from international donors.

- Published: 2026-10-11T07:32:19.232Z
- Updated: 2026-10-11T07:32:19.232Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: 1997, AI (artificial intelligence), Anton Thompson, CAFFE, CAFFE Chair, CAFFE Deputy Chairman, Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections, Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE), Donald Trump administration, Grace Baston, Lloyd Barnett, National Democratic Institute

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- 2026-10-11T07:32:19.232Z - Jamaica Observer: [CAFFE clubs crumbling - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/11/caffe-clubs-crumbling/)
- 2026-10-11T07:32:19.232Z - Jamaica Observer: [CAFFE in crisis - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/11/caffe-in-crisis/)

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