Supporting Schools in JA post-Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa was the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica ever.

With the overwhelming information provided through social media, it can be difficult to know where to direct your attention and support.

We spent 10 days in the middle of December supporting Reconnect JA's efforts to connect British-Jamaicans with their Jamaican heritage and engage in community work - mostly targeted to post-hurricane relief.

There is a surplus of community groups, initiatives, and individuals to support. In the vein of being creatives who care, this shortlist reflects that. We hope it assists you in making an easier decision of where you wish to support.

1. Newton Primary School (St. Elizabeth)

Point of contact: Sita Ji

Go Fund Me Link

Sita Ji is overseeing numerous work in Maggoty, St. Elizabeth. This includes hosting wellbeing circles, running Newton Primary as a local shelter, and arranging building efforts.

2. Tulloch Primary School (St. Catherine)

Point of contact: Samaya Miller (Vice Principal)

Go Fund Me Link

3. Roger Clarke High School (St. Elizabeth)

Point of contact: George M. Lewis (Principal)

Go Fund Me Link to be confirmed.

4. Cambridge Primary School (St. James)

Point of contact: Shakir Muhammad (Community Support Worker)

Go Fund Me Link

All schools have been visited in-person by the ourppls team.