The Sizzla Youth Foundation was founded by the reggae artist, Sizzla. Its mission and purpose is to increase literacy programs while encouraging Jamaican children to excel academically, culturally and creatively. This organization is in partnership with the University of West Indies, Social Development Commission, Citizen Security Justice Program, Project Management Institute and the August Town Police on several projects. The Sizzla Youth Foundation encourages mental emancipation, preservation of heritage, economic freedom for Jamaica’s youth and their communities through education and activism. Sizzla message is, "No crime, no violence…education is the key. Stay in school. Africa!"