With Hurricane Melissa striking Jamaica and causing widespread flooding, road damage, and community displacement — the recovery efforts are just beginning. If you’d like to help support those affected, here are trusted organizations accepting donations for relief and rebuilding efforts across Jamaica.” 🇯🇲
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💙 Ways to Donate to Hurricane Melissa Relief:
• Jamaica Red Cross – Local emergency response, food, and shelter assistance.
🌐 Website: https://www.jamaicaredcross.org/donate/
💳 Scotiabank USD Account: 811 3700 57
• GiveDirectly – Provides direct cash assistance to families in Jamaica impacted by the hurricane.
🌐 Website: https://www.givedirectly.org/hurricanemelissa/
• Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) – On-the-ground organization providing supplies, cleanup support, and temporary housing.
🌐 Website: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/hurricane-melissa/
• All Hands and Hearts – Supports disaster relief and rebuilding homes and schools in affected communities.
🌐 Website: https://allhandsandhearts.org/our-work/programs/hurricane-melissa-relief
• UNICEF Hurricane Melissa Emergency Appeal – Focused on protecting and supporting children and families.
🌐 Website: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/hurricane-melissa-emergency-appeal/
🙏🏽 Every contribution helps. Whether it’s a donation, sharing this video, or spreading awareness — together, we can help Jamaica rebuild stronger.
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🇯🇲We came to Jamaica chasing food, culture, and history — but what we found was something deeper. Exploring the Real Jamaica: Kingston to Port Antonio | Food, Culture & Hurricane Melissa
In Part 1 of our Jamaica adventure, we travel from the bustling streets of Kingston to the lush hills of Port Antonio, exploring the side of the island most tourists never see. Along the way, we dive into Jamaica’s music, art, and cuisine — from eating ackee and saltfish and visiting the National Gallery of Jamaic