Melissa Family Fund – Jamaica

“The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated has formally authorized and launched the Melissa Family Fund to support humanitarian assistance to families in the U.S. affected and separated by Hurricane Melissa.”

Organization: The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated (EWF)

Fund: Melissa Family Fund

Geographic Focus: New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio members separated and affected from Jamaican Families (during Hurricaine Melissa).

Situation Overview:
Hurricane Melissa caused infrastructure damage, displacement, and disruption of essential services across multiple Jamaican communities. Women, children, and elderly populations face heightened risks related to health access, hygiene shortages, and household instability.

Program Focus:

• Emergency hygiene and dignity supplies
• Women- and family-centered relief
• Community-based distribution
• Support for displaced households

Target Populations:

• Women and girls
• Families with children
• Elderly and medically vulnerable/disabled individuals

Relief Activities:

• Distribution of hygiene and menstrual products
• Emergency family supply kits
• Coordination with local partners and community organizations
• Documentation and post-distribution reporting

Governance & Oversight:
All funds and in-kind donations are administered under EWF’s internal controls and humanitarian oversight protocols to ensure lawful, ethical, and transparent use.