Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong

I am Roy T. Anderson, a Jamaican-born movie and TV stuntman and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. I was born in the district of Ridge Pen, St. Elizabeth. I now reside in New Jersey.

I have direct contact with families, individuals, and communities in the affected areas of St. Elizabeth who will benefit from this initiative.

About Let's Rebuild: Jamaica Strong

On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa pummeled Jamaica, leaving behind a trail of destruction. St. Elizabeth—known as the “bread basket of Jamaica”—was ground zero, suffering devastating floods and widespread damage to homes, farms, and infrastructure. The long road to recovery has just begun.

Spearheaded by Roy T. Anderson, alongside fellow filmmakers Jahsen Levy and Clinton Smith, “Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong” is uniting the Jamaican film and creative community to bring IMMEDIATE aid directly to residents of the most affected areas. We’re raising funds to cover critical essentials - food, clean water, medical supplies, emergency home repairs, and temporary relocation for families in danger zones.

Every contribution, no matter how small, moves displaced families and individuals one step closer to safety and stability.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 USD to deliver emergency relief to St. Elizabeth’s hardest-hit remote communities and tell a story the world needs to see.

This is more than disaster relief - it’s an investment to empower local residents and build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.

FAQs:

Why “Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong”?

A. Our team is in DIRECT contact with families and individuals in the hardest-hit, remote communities. This enables us to identify urgent needs promptly and deliver assistance directly—without delay or red tape.

Q. What's unique about "Let's Rebuild: Jamaica Strong"?

A. This is an INDEPENDENT INITIATIVE of Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora who work in the film and TV industry.

What sets this campaign apart is that we’re documenting the journey. As film and TV professionals, we're capturing the resilience, courage, and communal spirit as Jamaicans rebuild their lives and communities. 

Much like Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke after Hurricane Katrina, the resulting limited-series documentary will air on a major streaming platform. It will give a global audience a firsthand look at the power of local recovery.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY

Rest assured, you will be able to monitor our progress through our social media channels and, ultimately, the documentary.

https://www.youtube.com/@Alisongwa

https://www.facebook.com/action4reel

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FAQs

Q. Where will the aid be provided?

A. The primary focus is on St. Elizabeth parish, Jamaica’s “breadbasket,” which was ground zero for Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. Our work is initially focusing on the communities of Black River, Parottee, Ridge Pen, Mountainside, Newell, Bull Savannah, and Treasure Beach.

Q. When will aid be provided?

A. Distribution of food, clean water, and emergency supplies has already begun. Rebuilding efforts are already underway.

Q. How will the funds be used?

A. All donations will go directly toward purchasing emergency essentials - food, clean water, medical supplies, building materials, and relocation support. A team of skilled tradespeople is already on the ground, donating their labour.

Small stipends will be provided to residents in the affected areas who are assisting our team on the ground.

Q. How will the funds be distributed?

A. “Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong” – Budget Breakdown

Emergency Relief Supplies $40,000

Food, clean water, medical kits, and sanitation supplies for families across St. Elizabeth

Home Repairs & Relocation Support $35,000

Roofing, rebuilding, materials, and temporary shelter for displaced families

Community Outreach & Local Coordination $7,500

Fuel, transportation, and local logistics

Volunteer Stipends $7,500

Contingency Fund $10,000

Unforeseen costs, infrastructure access, and emergency response flexibility

Team of Tradespeople (Donated Labour)

Total Goal: $100,000 USD