Although only 4000 sq miles and home to 2.8 million people, Jamaica and its diaspora has had a remarkable impact on the world in politics, academia, art, science, music, literature and sport. It has contributed greatly to British photographic culture through the work of Vanley Burke, Joy Gregory, Armet Francis, Charlie Phillips, Normski, Sonia Boyce, Neil Kenlock, Maxine Walker, Dennis Morris and many more.
HURRICANE MELISSA
We Tallawah is formed as a response to the devastation that Hurricane Melissa unleashed upon Jamaica on October 28th 2025. The first category 5 hurricane to directly hit Jamaica, it affected the entire island but particularly impacted the parishes in the South West, causing widespread damage to its infrastructure, homes and agriculture. Landslides and flooding have continued to create further disruption to life in Jamaica, affecting thousands of people with families displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered.
HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF FUND
The Government of Jamaica, in partnership with the private sector ,international community and donor agencies, has activated a comprehensive national relief and recovery effort—coordinated through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management to support affected communities, address urgent humanitarian needs, and guide the island’s long-term rebuilding and resilience efforts.
ODPEM works in partnership with local authorities, private-sector partners, and international relief organisations to ensure transparent and accountable management of all resources and donations. Our goal is to build a national relief and recovery fund that supports families, farmers, and fisherfolk in rebuilding their homes and livelihoods, while strengthening Jamaica's long-term resilience to future storms.
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The Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund is advocated by the British Government and Jamaica High Commission, UK.