MIAMI — International Empowerment Mission and Companions Caribbean Consular Corps (“CCC”) are becoming a member of palms to speak efforts which are underway following the aftermath of hurricane BERYL, which affected Grenada, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and Barbados.
At this scheduled press convention, GEM and CCC will lay out the quick plan for support efforts to these impacted by Hurricane BERYL.
Consul Generals in attendance will embrace the Hon. Oliver Mair, Consul Common of Jamaica and Dean of the CCC; the Hon. Rudy Grant, Consul Common of Barbados; the Hon. Darrel Montrope, Consul Common of St. Lucia; Dianne Perrotte, Deputy Consul Common for Grenada; different Caribbean consular representatives; and members of the Caribbean Sturdy Reduction Fund, a volunteer community of SFL Caribbean neighborhood leaders mobilizing support to the area.
This 12 months is predicted to be one of the harmful hurricane seasons but. The Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, pushed by La Niña and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures. The forecast contains 17 to 25 whole named storms, with 4 to 7 probably changing into main hurricanes (class 3, 4, or 5, with winds of 111 mph or increased).
The International Empowerment Mission (GEM), Caribbean Consular Corps (CCC), and SFL Caribbean Sturdy will meet on the GEM headquarters. GEM is situated at 1850 NW 84th Ave #100, Doral, FL 33126. They’re scheduled to fulfill on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:00 AM EST.
International Empowerment Mission (GEM)
Global Empowerment Mission was fashioned in response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. Our goal is to ship essentially the most support to the most individuals in want within the shortest period of time and with the least value to our donors.
With velocity, effectivity, and native experience, we’ve got deployed over 355 catastrophe reduction missions in 57 international locations and all 50 states. GEM is 4-star rated by Charity Navigator, incomes 100% throughout all 4 classes (Accountability & Finance, Impression & Outcomes, Management & Adaptability, Tradition and neighborhood).
Our dollar-to-impact multiplier ensures most impact within the communities served, with 97% of each greenback donated going to mission-related actions. We make the most of a sensible partnership mannequin of donors, volunteers, and native stakeholders to make our work doable.
Caribbean Consular Corps (CCC)
The CCC is a grouping of Caribbean Consuls General and Representatives in South Florida organized to facilitate communication and collaboration on regional points, wants, and challenges of mutual curiosity.
Caribbean Sturdy Reduction Fund
This volunteer community of SFL Caribbean neighborhood leaders is a community-driven initiative established with the assist of the Miami Basis. This fund represents a coalition of neighborhood leaders, promoters, native small companies, and non-profit organizations. The group is united to boost consciousness and supply important monetary assist, quick provides, and requirements all through the Caribbean. Notably, throughout hurricane season and pure disasters. The mission is to mobilize assets shortly and effectively to make sure these affected by pure disasters obtain the help they should rebuild and recuperate. The U.S. Caribbean Strong Relief Fund is held underneath the care and auspices of The Miami Foundation.
