Jamaica is in one of the most difficult moments in its history, going through days of chaos and uncertainty after the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, the category storm 5 that hit the island a few weeks ago and left great destruction in its wake.
The storm was one of the most powerful natural disasters ever recorded in the region, Strong winds and storm surge devastated the area, leaving roads impassable and a trail of destruction that has them increasingly desperate and isolated, no electricity or drinking water.
As a result of that, Different Rastafarian organizations in Chile began a solidarity fundraising campaign to help families in Jamaica, among them the Empress Menen Asfaw Foundation (FEMA), Rastafarian Nyahbinghi Vigilant, The Lion of Judah Community, Reggaeseros and La Cimarra Bookstore.
“From the Empress Menen Asfaw Foundation we are promoting this solidarity fundraising campaign, which is an effort to achieve assistance to the Rastafari brotherhood in Jamaica, in particular due to what happened with the passage of the hurricane, but also because it is essential that at the international level we maintain strategies of support and collective security”, comments Stop Iniris Mae from FEMA to Reggae Chalice Magazine.
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A collaboration is being coordinated with the mother house of the NyahBinghi Order, who have organized themselves to have managers in different parts of Jamaica, since there are many territories affected. Direct contact will be with Sister Mitzie and the proceeds will be sent through the system Money Gram.
The fundraising campaign will be active during the month of November and the contribution must be made by bank transfer to Christian Ramirez y pfor greater transparency, The record of the proceeds will be available to whoever requests it..
Below are the bank details to make your contribution.:
Banco de Chile Fan Account
Christian Ramirez
Vista Account
Account number 1552125307
Mail: orgrastafarivalpo@gmail.com
