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‘Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong’ aims to raise US$100,000

Published:Monday | November 10, 2025 | 12:36 AM
In this file photo, Jamaica-born filmmaker, Roy T. Anderson, capturing footage for his film, ‘Akwantu – The Journey’, on location at the Peace Cave in Accompong, St Elizabeth. Anderson is spearheading the ‘Let’s Rebuild Jamaica Strong’ fundrais
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In this file photo, Jamaica-born filmmaker, Roy T. Anderson, capturing footage for his film, ‘Akwantu – The Journey’, on location at the Peace Cave in Accompong, St Elizabeth. Anderson is spearheading the ‘Let’s Rebuild Jamaica Strong’ fundraising campaign to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever to strike Jamaica, a new initiative is rallying global support for recovery.

The ‘Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong’ campaign has launch its GoFundMe drive and companion documentary series, Beyond the Eye: Jamaica Rebuilds, which aims to raise US$100,000 to deliver critical relief to families and communities in St. Elizabeth, the “breadbasket of Jamaica”.

Spearheaded by Roy T. Anderson, Jamaican-born Hollywood stuntman and award-winning filmmaker ( Queen Nanny, African Redemption), alongside producers Jahsen Levy and Clinton Smith, the campaign is raising funds for emergency essentials — food, clean water, medical supplies, home repairs, and relocation assistance for displaced residents.

“This isn’t just about rebuilding homes,” said Anderson. “It’s about restoring hope and showing the world the strength of Jamaican communities ... our ability to stand together, recover, and rise again.”

What sets this effort apart is its transparency and storytelling power. The team will document every stage of the recovery process in the forthcoming limited-series documentary Beyond the Eye: Jamaica Rebuilds — a cinematic chronicle of human resilience, echoing the spirit of Spike Lee’s ‘Katrina: When the Levees Broke’.

“By capturing these stories on film, we’re ensuring that the world not only sees the damage, but the courage, ingenuity, and unity that define Jamaica,” adds producer Jahsen Levy.

The funds raised will go directly to local organisations and relief partners in St Elizabeth, ensuring that aid reaches those most in need and that recovery builds long-term resilience against future storms. Supporters are invited to donate, share, and follow the campaign at GoFundMe.com under ‘Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong’ — https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-rebuild-jamaica-strong

“Every dollar will bring life-saving relief and tell a story the world needs to see,” the organisers said in a press release.