Hurricane MelissaRelief Fund
Wait-A-Bit Basic School and Wait-A-Bit Primary School have been devastated by Hurricane Melissa. They need your help to rebuild and recover.
Schools are closed. Children cannot learn. Over 500 students are affected. Your donation makes a direct impact.
Help NowThe Impact of Hurricane Melissa
In November 2025, Hurricane Melissa struck the Wait-A-Bit community in Trelawny, Jamaica, causing widespread devastation to our partner schools and the surrounding area.
Infrastructure Damage
School buildings and facilities severely damaged by hurricane winds and flooding.
Learning Materials Lost
Books, supplies, and educational equipment destroyed or water-damaged.
Water Systems Affected
Clean water access compromised; sanitation facilities need repair.
Families Displaced
Many families in the community lost their homes and need support.
On the Ground
Photos documenting the damage and our relief efforts.
How Your Donation Helps
100% of donations to our Hurricane Relief Fund go directly to recovery efforts. Here's how we're using your support:
- Emergency supplies distribution
- School rebuilding and repairs
- Educational materials replacement
- Water and sanitation restoration
- Family support programs
- Long-term recovery planning
URGENT: Hurricane Relief Needed
Hurricane Relief Fund
Help us rebuild Wait-A-Bit schools and support affected families. Every dollar makes a difference in the recovery.
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Schools Affected
Both schools in the Wait-A-Bit community suffered significant damage and need immediate support to resume operations.
Wait-A-Bit Basic School
Early Childhood Education
Roof damage, flooded classrooms, and destroyed learning materials have forced the closure of this vital early childhood education center.
Wait-A-Bit Primary School
Primary Education
Significant structural damage to buildings, loss of furniture, and compromised electrical and water systems.
Every Dollar Counts
The children of Wait-A-Bit are counting on us. Help us rebuild their schools and restore their futures. Please donate today.