Slipe Leased Primary & Infant School continues to serve its students despite being destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. Classes are still happening, but under temporary conditions. Students are learning in limited spaces, and families are still recovering. The school is open, but it is not yet stable.
This Child Month, the Let Us S.O.A.R. Foundation, in partnership with Jamaica Advocates for Peace and Community Development and the Downtown Development Area Committee, is mobilizing support to help restore a sense of normalcy. The goal is simple: ensure that children have a safe space to learn, access to meals, and the basic resources needed to continue their education.
Right now, the needs are urgent. Tents are required to create temporary classrooms. An industrial stove is needed to support daily meal preparation. Many students and families need clothing, food, and hygiene products. The school also needs books and learning materials so teaching can continue without interruption. These are not long-term upgrades. These are immediate necessities.
This effort is about more than supplies. It is about stability. For many children, school is the only place that offers structure and support. When that space is compromised, their sense of safety is affected. Restoring that environment helps them stay focused, engaged, and hopeful.
You can play a direct role in this. You can donate items, sponsor a specific need, or partner as an organization. Every contribution creates a real outcome. A tent becomes a classroom. A stove becomes a meal. A book becomes an opportunity to keep learning.
Take a moment and decide how you can support. Then act. Your involvement helps ensure that these children are not left behind during recovery.
To donate or partner, visit: https://letussoar.com/campaigns/rebuild-slipe-leased-primary-school/
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