Haiti Hurricane Melissa

October 2025 Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, which caused unprecedented damage in the Caribbean and its effects on our EI Haiti locations.

Rural communities in Haiti suffered major damage, affecting both an early education facility (a Marbial preschool) and farming livelihoods in the communes of Cabaret, Fond-Blanc, Conoyer, and Rechimeau. Food supplies and crops were devastated, deepening the ongoing food crisis. Remote areas became even more isolated, making it difficult to reach local markets and obtain essential supplies. Humanitarian aid distribution remains difficult due to insecurity.

OEBB is offering relief to 40 smallholder farmers in communities of Cabaret, Fond-Blanc, Conoyer, and Rechimeau. They are distributing quality seeds and soil preparation tools to the smallholder farmers. They will train farmers in climate-resilient agriculture while also supporting temporary food aid to ensure families can plant. Women-led farm recovery will be a priority to ensure long term stability for families.

OEBB is also restoring the preschool building in Marbial. Work at the preschool includes repairing classroom walls, floors, and electrical systems; installation of basic flood-prevention drainage; provision of sanitation and access to clean water; and replacing essential learning and educational supplies.

We are answering the call to help, you can make a donation to help in the efforts.