The National Education Trust (NET) says it has activated a coordinated response to the widespread damage inflicted on the education sector in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa.
“The severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Melissa have caused visible disruptions across parts of the education sector. Publicly shared images and accounts, including content seen on digital media, show that some school facilities have sustained damage that could affect the safe resumption of face-to-face learning. These damages appear to include impacts to buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and essential teaching resources,” the trust said.
“NET reaffirms a shared conviction often expressed in Jamaican communities: although the storm has shaken us, we refuse to let go of hope, because the future of our children must remain secure,” it added.
To ensure a targeted and efficient rebuilding process, NET has launched the ‘Hurricane Melissa Disaster Recovery: Schools Needs Survey’. As such, the trust is calling on school leaders to urgently report all damage or losses related to buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and essential learning materials. This information is vital, NET said, to help with accurately assessing needs and prioritising interventions.
NET continues to serve as the designated agency for the Government of Jamaica, responsible for school infrastructure development. Its team is already mobilising support through partners and donors, working with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) to restore affected institutions as swiftly as possible.
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