When Hurricane Melissa reached Jamaica with Category 5 ferocity, the island was slammed by gale‑force winds and torrential rain, placing the Caribbean nation into a full‑blown humanitarian crisis. The devastation demands more than sympathy; it calls for action in the form of relief and resources. Here are eight concrete ways to donate to Jamaica’s hurricane relief effort.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA DISASTER RELIEF FUND
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund, a nonprofit based in the United States that has been aiding Jamaica since 1982, provides emergency aid—including food, shelter, and rebuilding — to communities affected by disasters. Operating from the U.S., it works hand in hand with Jamaican partners. In response to Hurricane Melissa’s landfall, the fund has been mobilized to deliver relief and support reconstruction for storm‑hit areas. Read more at www.blackenterprise.com.
