When disaster strikes, government agencies are just as affected as ordinary citizens, and consequently, may not be able to quickly engage with citizens or neighbouring entities to implement recovery. This is particularly the case with fast-moving, mega storms that may hit multiple countries in succession, and restrict the movement of goods and services by air or sea. 

Since experts warn of more frequent and powerful storms in the coming years, it’s important to quickly identify lessons learned from recent disasters, and implement improvements that not only save lives, but ensure better post storm access to clean water, food, medicines, and also electricity, transport, and safe infrastructure.

Here is your opportunity to assist with the aftermath of BERYL. We intend to work with the UK based Caribbean embassies and local volunteering organisations in the Caribbean to help us identify local projects to assist with. We intend to make use of existing networks to help deliver projects we will identify from the list below where we can ascertain feedback in a timely manner.

Make contact to learn how you can assist at info@friendsofthecaribbean.co.uk