Help 1,500 Families Rebuild with Healthcare & Hope in Bluefields, Jamaica

Watch Judy Mowatt's personal invitation and see why Bluefields Rising matters.

In Bluefields, Jamaica, families are still recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Homes were damaged, farms were disrupted, fishing equipment was lost, and many residents continue to face barriers to healthcare, food security, and essential services.

But this story is about more than the storm.

It is a story of resilience, hope, and a community determined to rebuild.

Founded by Grammy-nominated reggae legend and humanitarian Judy Mowatt, renowned for her work with Bob Marley and the Wailers and the I-Threes, Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries (JMOM) has dedicated years to serving vulnerable communities throughout Jamaica through healthcare outreach, food security initiatives, education, and community development.

On August 22–23, 2026, JMOM, in partnership with International Medical Relief (IMR), will host the inaugural Bluefields Rising Health & Recovery Fair at Belmont Academy in Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica. More than 50 volunteer healthcare professionals, community leaders, and local partners will provide free medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, mental health, and recovery services to more than 1,500 residents.

Because recovery is not just about rebuilding structures—it is about restoring health, renewing livelihoods, and creating opportunities for generations to come.

A Personal Invitation

"For my entire life, I have believed that every community deserves dignity, compassion, and hope. Bluefields is one of those communities. I invite you to join us—not just to provide care for one weekend, but to help create lasting health, opportunity, and hope for generations to come."

— Judy Mowatt

What is Bluefields Rising?

Bluefields Rising is more than a health fair—it is the launch of a long-term community health and recovery initiative. Together, JMOM, International Medical Relief, Belmont Academy, volunteer healthcare professionals, community leaders, and local partners are transforming compassion into action.

Over two days, more than 50 volunteer healthcare professionals will deliver an estimated $250,000 in free healthcare and recovery services to more than 1,500 residents while laying the foundation for ongoing community outreach throughout the year.

Your support provides

• Free medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and mental health services

• Birth certificate, government ID, and essential document assistance

• Recovery support for farmers and fishermen

• CPR certification and community health education

• Hope, healing, and lasting opportunity for families across Bluefields

Together We Can

• Provide 1,200+ health screenings

• Deliver 500+ medical and dental consultations

• Provide 600+ vision services

• Deliver 300+ pharmacy interventions

• Support more than 100 farmers and fishermen

• Serve more than 1,500 residents

• Launch ongoing quarterly medical outreach clinics

EVERY DOLLAR HAS A PURPOSE

• 30% Volunteer transportation and logistics

• 25% Farmer and fisherman recovery support

• 20% Event infrastructure and operations

• 15% Quarterly follow-up clinics

• 5% Community education and outreach

• 5% Administration and processing

Be Part of Bluefields Rising

When the doors of Belmont Academy open on August 22, every person who walks through them will carry a story. With your support, those stories can become stories of healing, renewed opportunity, and hope.

Whether you give $25 or $2,500, your generosity helps restore health, rebuild livelihoods, and strengthen the future of Bluefields.

Please donate today and share this campaign with your family, friends, church, workplace, and community. Together, we can help Bluefields rise stronger than ever.

Your Gift in Action

Why Give Now?

In just a few weeks, volunteer healthcare professionals from Jamaica and the United States will arrive in Bluefields. Every donation received before August 22 helps provide transportation, lodging, meals, event infrastructure, and recovery resources needed to ensure every family receives the care and support they deserve.

A FINAL INVITATION

When the doors of Belmont Academy open on August 22, every person who walks through them will bring a story of resilience. Together, we can help those stories become stories of healing, renewed opportunity, and hope. Join us as a Founding Supporter of Bluefields Rising and help build a healthier, stronger future for Jamaica.

Thank you for believing in the people of Bluefields. Your generosity will help restore health, rebuild livelihoods, and create lasting hope for families across the community. Together, we can help Bluefields rise stronger than ever.