Carmen Wilson

Carmen Wilson is a 78-year-old community hero from Bamboo, St Ann, Jamaica, who has dedicated over 50 years to running a soup kitchen for those in need. Known for her unwavering generosity and compassion, she has funded the kitchen herself and is deeply respected in her community, where she also serves as a justice of the peace. Wilson's commitment to helping others began with a simple act of kindness and has grown into a vital resource for her neighbors. A former parish organizer for senior citizens' clubs, she enjoys a fulfilling life surrounded by the warmth of her community, despite having two daughters living in America.