--- title: How to Help After Hurricane Melissa description: Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. canonical: https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/ author: Chad de Guzman article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2025-10-29T09:15:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2025-10-30T09:37:44.000Z article:section: World og:title: How to Help After Hurricane Melissa og:description: Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. og:url: https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf16ce282ef0dab5b/6998cb221f67091d6cf56dfc/hurricane-melissa.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Melissa og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: How to Help After Hurricane Melissa twitter:description: Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf16ce282ef0dab5b/6998cb221f67091d6cf56dfc/hurricane-melissa.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=7e9caa2f-645d-4f19-91a9-28de4ca5f515&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) ## Video: Watch: Aerial View of Devastation Caused by Hurricane in Jamaica [Watch (HLS stream): Watch: Aerial View of Devastation Caused by Hurricane in Jamaica](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/tVAABMSt.m3u8) (0:37)  _Published 2025-10-29. Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti after the storm caused extensive damage in Jamaica, submerging entire communities underwater and destroying homes across the Caribbean island. Melissa brought powerful waves and 185mph winds as it made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, before heading to Haiti and on to Cuba._  by [Chad de Guzman](https://time.com/author/chad-de-guzman/)  ## Chad de Guzman Reporter Updated: Oct 30, 2025 9:37 AM UTCPublished: Oct 29, 2025 9:15 AM UTC  People take cover after tropical storm Melissa, before it became a hurricane, passed in Barahona, Dominican Republic, on Oct. 28, 2025. People take cover after tropical storm Melissa, before it became a hurricane, passed in Barahona, Dominican Republic, on Oct. 28, 2025.Carlos Fabal—AFP/Getty Images  by [Chad de Guzman](https://time.com/author/chad-de-guzman/)  ## Chad de Guzman Reporter Updated: Oct 30, 2025 9:37 AM UTCPublished: Oct 29, 2025 9:15 AM UTC Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, wreaked havoc on the Caribbean, soaking and lashing those in its path with torrential rain and catastrophic winds. Melissa made landfall on Jamaica on Tuesday as[ a Category 5 hurricane](https://time.com/7328895/hurricane-melissa-category-5-atlantic-explained/), carrying maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, making it the strongest storm to hit the island nation in 174 years. While it has since weakened, Melissa has caused “[extensive damage](https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-landfall-tuesday-climate?post-id=cmhawsgyz00053d5u9294kqu2)” and flooding—ripping through[ hospitals](https://www.newsweek.com/hurricane-melissa-rips-roof-off-jamaican-hospital-10954957),[ churches](https://www.local10.com/video/news/2025/10/28/hurricane-melissa-destroys-buildings-in-st-elizabeth-parish-in-jamaica/), and homes. **Read More:** [_Photos Show Devastation Caused by Hurricane Melissa Across the Caribbean_](https://time.com/7329307/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-haiti-damage-photos/) The storm then headed for Cuba, where [hundreds of thousands were](https://x.com/DiazCanelB/status/1983340182733459943) evacuated, and the Bahamas. Neighboring states Haiti and Dominican Republic also reeled from Melissa’s effects. At least 25 people have died in Haiti, largely due to floods in a coastal town where a river burst its banks. And at least eight were reported dead in Jamaica, but officials said it was still too early to determine the extent of the damage, partly due to the affected infrastructure and widespread power outages. The government of Jamaica immediately began recovery operations, part of which included a newly launched [website](https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/) to “coordinate relief, mobilize support, and manage recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa,” [according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness](https://x.com/AndrewHolnessJM/status/1983306508042432632). The Support Jamaica official disaster recovery portal accepts monetary donations, which it says will be used for “emergency relief, housing reconstruction, healthcare support, and economic recovery programs.” Historically, experts have said that the best way to help from afar after natural disasters is through donating funds to empower organizations that are already logistically set up to provide relief efficiently. Several non-governmental organizations have also begun fundraising for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Here’s what to know about what they’re doing and where you can donate. ## Airlink Airlink, which has responded to disasters in the Caribbean since 2010—including last year’s Hurricane Beryl, said it was working with over 14 partners, including United and American Airlines, to facilitate the movement of critical aid in areas battered by Hurricane Melissa amid widespread airport closures. The D.C.-based group [is accepting cash donations](https://airlinkflight.org/donate/) as well as donations of frequent flyer miles, which it says could speed up the deployment of aid workers to disaster-hit zones. ## American Friends of Jamaica The New York-based nonprofit American Friends of Jamaica has extended assistance to the island nation since 1982\. Its board of directors [announced a $1 million matching fund](https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fund) “to support critical relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica” following the destruction left by Melissa. ## Americares Connecticut-based organization [Americares](https://my.americares.org/give/627917?utm%5Fsource=web&utm%5Fmedium=web#!/donation/checkout?c%5Fsrc=DI26J5U4&c%5Fsrc2=web%5Femergency-program--hurricane-melissa%5Fdsk%5Fbody%5Fdonate-now%5F17%5F19), whose relief efforts focus on healthcare, said that it was “preparing to send a team to the region to work alongside local partners and assess health needs.” ## CARE International anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization CARE said that it is “urgently mobilizing to deliver lifesaving relief in Jamaica and other areas in the Caribbean” following the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa, and [donations made](https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?mfc%5Fpref=T&df%5Fid=49153&49153.donation=form1&s%5Fsrc=1726230BHC00&s%5Fsubsrc=FY26HURRICANEMELISSALB&%5Fgl=1%2A1jldlc3%2A%5Fgcl%5Fau%2AMTkzMTk2NDI1My4xNzYxNzEyODMy%2A%5Fga%2AMTAxNjA3MjkzMS4xNzYxNzEyODMz%2A%5Fga%5FBE6GP7SC1M%2AczE3NjE3MTI4MzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjE3MTMwODUkajYwJGwwJGgw) will be allocated for first aid, hygiene supplies, emergency food rations, water and water treatment kits, and other shelter supplies. ## Catholic Relief Services The international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S. said that its staff in Haiti and local partners in Jamaica are securing warehouses and preparing shelter kits and clean water supplies for distribution. The [group is seeking donations](https://www.crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa?ms=agimco1726hcm00gen00&utm%5Fsource=media&utm%5Fmedium=earned-media&utm%5Fcampaign=2026-hurricane-melissa) for its long-term response to Hurricane Melissa victims, to help in recovery and rebuilding their homes, businesses, and farms. ## Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) CORE, a Los Angeles-headquartered nonprofit, [is accepting cash donations](https://www.coreresponse.org/hurricane-melissa/) for its Melissa response. On its donation page, the group said that with longstanding programs in Haiti and “extensive experience” responding to [storms in the Caribbean](https://www.coreresponse.org/hurricane-beryl/), it has activated emergency response teams across Haiti and Jamaica to meet victims’ urgent needs. CORE added that it has deployed air cargo ships of hygiene kits, tarps, and essential relief supplies to Jamaica with support from partner LIFT, and that it is ready to deploy resources in Haiti “as soon as conditions allow.” Among the ways the group says it will help are through cash assistance and providing resources to help families remove debris and rebuild homes. ## DirectRelief International humanitarian aid organization DirectRelief [is accepting cash donations](https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/hurricane-melissa/). In preparation for Melissa’s impact, DirectRelief said it committed $250,000 in emergency funding and has made available its entire inventory of medicines and medical supplies to support hurricane-impacted communities in Jamaica and other affected countries. It also dispatched on Monday medical aid, including 100 field medic packs and 250 hygiene kits, to Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness, and some of its emergency response personnel are on standby in the region. ## Footprint Project The New Orleans-based solar energy nonprofit Footprint Project [said Tuesday](https://eomail5.com/web-version?p=9ab9156e-b436-11f0-9823-cd27163ebb2b&pt=campaign&t=1761680928&s=b96980bf0103adca9a49dca0ee43351133ea25e2a9b5e1f49e5ab93fb60d88fc) that it has prepared to ship more than 150 portable solar and battery power stations from Florida to Jamaica. The group also said that it was ready to deploy pre-positioned mobile microgrid equipment in the Caribbean, from both Puerto Rico and Barbados. Footprint Project said it [accepts cash donations](https://www.footprintproject.org/donate) that would help support the logistics of its operations, including equipment installation and maintenance. But it also accepts equipment donations like “turn-key” renewable power, water, and shelter technologies for rapid shipment. Those donations can be coordinated through [give@footprintproject.org](mailto:give@footprintproject.org). ## Global Empowerment Mission Global Empowerment Mission, a U.S.-based nonprofit that has a history of responding to storms in the Caribbean, has a team based in Jamaica’s capital Kingston. It is seeking donations through the [purchase of supplies in its Amazon Wishlist](https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/hurricane-melissa/). ## Good360 Virginia-based nonprofit Good360, which works to coordinate donations with vetted local partner nonprofits including for disaster recovery, is [seeking donations](https://good360.org/our-work/disaster-response-recovery/hurricane-melissa/) to respond to Hurricane Melissa. “Our team is deeply committed to supporting affected communities during this challenging time,” said Good360 CEO Cinira Baldi. “We are working closely with our nonprofit partners and corporate donors to ensure that urgently needed goods are delivered to where they’re most needed.” ## Mercy Chefs A spokesperson for non-profit food relief organization Mercy Chefs said that they are also [seeking donations](https://mercychefs.com/donation) to respond to the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Cuba. The spokesperson said Mercy Chefs’ team members are positioned to respond throughout the Caribbean and that they have a ship stationed in Puerto Rico with “tons of food and supplies to get to those in need” in Jamaica. ## Project HOPE International health and humanitarian aid organization Project HOPE has an Emergency Response Team geared to respond to Jamaica at the earliest opportunity “once the storm passes,” according to [Arlan Fuller](https://www.projecthope.org/news-stories/press-release/hurricane-melissa-preparing-to-respond), Project HOPE’s Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response. In its [call for donations](https://www.projecthope.org/news-stories/responses/hurricane-melissa-how-to-help/), Project HOPE said it plans to address urgent health, water, sanitation, hygiene, and mental health needs in Jamaica’s most affected communities. ## World Vision Global humanitarian assistance organization [World Vision](https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief) said it has a presence in Haiti, with its teams in the country ready to support 4,000 households with food, clean water, hygiene kits, and shelter materials. It said it is also ready to supply those in Jamaica impacted by Melissa with flood buckets, generators, hygiene kits and tarps, and other emergency equipment. ## World Central Kitchen Food relief organization World Central Kitchen, which responds to crisis situations around the world, has mobilized in Jamaica to help serve fresh meals to families affected by Hurricane Melissa. It [accepts donations](https://donate.wck.org/give/738350/?%5Fgl=1%2A1rzxi07%2A%5Fgcl%5Fau%2AOTQzODM5Nzc0LjE3NjE3MTA3MTY.%2A%5Fga%2AOTQyMDM5MDIyLjE3NjE3MTA3MTY.%2A%5Fga%5F5WKVY8503C%2AczE3NjE3MTA3MTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjE3MTE0MTIkajQ5JGwwJGgw#!/donation/checkout?c%5Fsrc=2025-site-blog-melissa-10-27) to facilitate its operations. ## World Food Programme The U.N.’s World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, is [seeking donations](https://donate.wfpusa.org/page/HurricaneMSA%5FREF%5FRES) for its response to Hurricane Melissa. The WFP said it was airlifting 2,000 emergency food kits from the eastern island of Barbados to Jamaica amid the island’s “uniquely challenging geography,” which is a mix of mountainous terrain and coastal communities.“When we have a whole country affected by disaster, there’s no staging area–no area that’s unaffected that you can respond from, so you need to be able to stand up your response from outside the country in certain cases,” [said](https://www.wfp.org/stories/hurricane-melissa-wfp-hand-jamaica-responds-its-worst-storm-ever) Brian Bogart, who leads WFP’s Caribbean office in Barbados. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/"},"headline":"How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa","datePublished":"2025-10-29T09:15:00.000Z","dateModified":"2025-10-30T09:37:44.000Z","description":"Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record.","url":"https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/","keywords":["Natural Disasters","overnight","News Desk"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf16ce282ef0dab5b/6998cb221f67091d6cf56dfc/hurricane-melissa.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Chad de Guzman","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/chad-de-guzman/"}],"articleSection":"World","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf16ce282ef0dab5b/6998cb221f67091d6cf56dfc/hurricane-melissa.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Melissa","caption":"People take cover from the rain after the passing of the tropical storm Melissa before becoming a hurricane in Barahona, Dominican Republic on Oct. 28, 2025.","creditText":"Carlos Fabal—AFP/Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/natural-disasters/","name":"Natural Disasters"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/7329186/hurricane-melissa-caribbean-impact-victims-how-to-help-relief-organizations/","name":"How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Watch: Aerial View of Devastation Caused by Hurricane in Jamaica","description":"Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti after the storm caused extensive damage in Jamaica, submerging entire communities underwater and destroying homes across the Caribbean island. 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