The scenes emerging from the Caribbean are devastating. Homes flattened. Families displaced. Entire neighbourhoods under water. With over five million people affected, you can help save lives today. On Wednesday night journalist Nadine Batchelor- Hunt spoke to FPS about her worry for Jamaica.
As the Jewish community’s first responder to global crises, World Jewish Relief is committed to supporting those affected both within and beyond our community. Our trusted partners on the ground in Haiti and Jamaica are assessing urgent needs, which already include emergency shelter, medical care, food assistance, access to clean water and hygiene kits. We are concerned about Jamaica’s small but important Jewish community and have reached out to assess their wellbeing.