i tweeted this last year and women from around the world shared their country’s version of the story. men do this every natural disaster without fail, GLOBALLY. failing to have segregated shelters means you failed women & children long before the hurricane hit.
So in 2010 there was an earthquake in Haiti. Millions and billions of dollars were collected in aid relief and they were tasked with the reconstruction of the country.
They built 10 homes.
It’s been fuck the Red Cross since 2010 when they couldn’t account for nearly half a billion dollars in relief funds for Haiti when the earthquake happened and never faced any repercussions for that. DO NOT DONATE TO THEM.
Woke up to this message in one of our diaspora hurricane relief groups and everyone agreed:
“Good morning can i make a suggestion, humbly? Before we begin purchasing and shipping items from abroad, I’m asking us to think strategically. Jamaica may have businesses that already sell many of these same products. Instead of bypassing them, can we identify and buy directly from local suppliers. That approach strengthens the economy, creates jobs, and accelerates recovery from within.
This isn’t just relief. It’s rebuilding with dignity and strategy.”
#HurricaneMelissa
This is believable. You will be in visible distress in some countries and NOBODY will look at you. A random person will always try help u in JA. They might ask for a smalls after, but they're gonna help