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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-15-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3598" /><figcaption>Just outside the gate to LifeYard, a surreal mural of Haile Selassie adorns the wall of the eco-village (Photos: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>LifeYard, found in the heart of Parade Gardens on Fleet
Street, is an eco-village.</p>
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<p>It was created by a group of young Rastafarians, out of a need to breathe life into Fleet Street.</p>
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<p>Judging from the stunning imagery our BUZZ lenses captured, Fleet Street is  very much alive, artistically. <strong><em>Check out the gallery below:</em></strong></p>
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<p>So, in 2014, the group started to beautify sections of the
community, to restore pride into the younger generation.</p>
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<p>Today, LifeYard stands as a growing social enterprise – the
first multicultural, intergenerational eco-village of its kind in Kingston!</p>
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<p>It’s not just a physical space but a movement, as its
members spearhead several community outreach programmes.</p>
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<p>As the creative and cultural oasis it is, LifeYard welcomes all
walks of life.</p>
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<p>Fuelled by a strong connection to Rastafarian roots, its
members connect with everyone on a personal level.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-11-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3601" /><figcaption>Plant a seed of knowledge, tend to it and wisdom flourishes (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>LifeYard has a giftshop, bar, restaurant and is working on a
permaculture farm to become self-sufficient.</p>
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<p>The children of Fleet Street are the biggest beneficiaries of LifeYard’s activities, as the group engages in entrepreneurial activities and literacy programmes.</p>
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<p>Various skills are taught to members of the community, which LifeYard hopes can be used to earn a living. These include drumming, playing the piano, embroidery, sewing, jewellery making, and farming.</p>
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