EMERGENCY APPEAL
St. Elizabeth's lifeline has been lost - Together, we can rebuild it.
When Hurricane Melissa devastated St. Elizabeth, Black River Hospital - the parish’s only major healthcare facility - was destroyed. Families are now without care. Help us raise £100,000 to restore hope, health, and healing.
Help Restore Black River Hospital
When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, it didn’t just destroy homes — it shattered lives. In the parish of St. Elizabeth, Black River Hospital, the region’s main healthcare lifeline, was left in ruins.
When the storm hit, everything stopped.
Right now, mothers, children, and the elderly are without access to essential medical care. The people of St. Elizabeth are depending on us — and you — to help bring their hospital back to life.
The Black River Hospital Disaster Relief Fund
The Organisation of Caribbean Arts, Culture & Heritage (OCACH) - a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting Caribbean communities - has launched an urgent appeal to rebuild Black River Hospital.
Working alongside key partners including GEMZ Mas and Sexy Lovable Curves, we aim to raise £100,000 to restore medical services, rebuild critical infrastructure, and equip the hospital for long-term resilience.
Every Pound Brings Hope Closer
Replace basic medical supplies
Help rebuild emergency wards
Support elderly and children’s care
Corporate or community partner contribution
Your donations matter. Do it with confidence.
We understand that online fraud is a real concern, especially during times of crisis. To protect our donors and ensure complete transparency, OCACH has introduced a Call-Back Verification Form.
If you’d like to confirm the legitimacy of this appeal before donating, simply request a call — our team will personally verify every detail.
Your trust and safety are as important to us as the cause we serve.
Request a Callback
Your business can make an impact:
From sponsoring a ward to matching staff donations, your organisation can be a key part of rebuilding St. Elizabeth’s lifeline. Partner with OCACH to make a lasting impact.
Sponsor a Ward
Fund the rebuilding of key hospital areas (e.g. maternity, emergency, children’s ward).
Corporate Matching
Double the power of staff donations through matched giving.
In-Kind Support
Offer medical beds and linen, medical equipment, or logistics support.
Your Business Can Help Save Lives.
We’re inviting corporate partners, business owners, and donor organisations to join us in rebuilding Black River hospital serving St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa has left the community without vital healthcare infrastructure. With your partnership, we can restore essential services and ensure families have access to the care they deserve.
Together, we can rebuild more than a hospital - we can rebuild hope.
Together, We Rise Again.
Every donation brings Jamaica closer to healing. Your generosity is helping rebuild a hospital, restore dignity, and save lives. From all of us at OCACH - and from the people of St. Elizabeth -
thank you.
Our Team
Below are key members and trustees of OCACH. Please feel free to reach out to us. We are always open to engage.
Giselle Carter
“Your generosity reaches far beyond bricks and mortar — it reaches the hands of nurses, the hearts of families, and the future of a community that refuses to give up.”
Gus Sandy
“In times like these, we’re reminded that true strength lies in community. When we come together — from London to St. Elizabeth — we can turn devastation into determination, and despair into hope.”
Sonjia Taylor
“The hurricane may have torn through our island, but it could never break our spirit. With every act of kindness, we’re rebuilding not just a hospital — we’re rebuilding the heart of St. Elizabeth.”
Karleen Andall
“Every pound makes a difference. This appeal isn’t just about rebuilding walls — it’s about restoring hope, health, and dignity to a community in crisis.”
About OCACH
The Organisation of Caribbean Arts, Culture & Heritage (OCACH) is a UK-registered charity dedicated to preserving and promoting Caribbean culture and supporting community development initiatives across the United Kingdom and diaspora.
Charity number: 1162814
media@ocach.org.uk
partnership@ocach.org.uk