Island Forward: A Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation Initiative
Together We Rise
From crisis we rise; through commerce we rebuild.
Together We Rise is a Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation initiative giving the Caribbean diaspora a transparent, credible, and structured way to rebuild livelihoods, starting with Jamaica.
The Moment
The storm passed. The work remains.
Hurricanes don’t just damage buildings — they also interrupt income, collapse supply chains, and erase years of progress overnight.
For many Jamaican families, small businesses are the household safety net. When they go down, everything else follows.
That’s why Phase 1 of Together We Rise focuses on rebuilding commerce first, so families can earn, communities can stabilize, and recovery becomes self-sustaining.
Through collaborative partnerships between local communities and diaspora supporters, we're turning disaster into lasting transformation.
Our Partners in Progress
Rebuilding Local Commerce With Dignity
PHASE 1: MSMEs
We're rebuilding more than bricks; we're restoring hope, opportunity, and dignity through four interconnected pillars that strengthen our communities from the ground up.
We support:
Unconditional micro-grants
Restock and repair assistance
Business continuity mentorship
Diaspora-to-MSME advisory connections
How It Works
A transparent bridge between the diaspora and rebuilding home
Step 1
Identify the needs
Unconditional support for small businesses to restock, restart, and build back better.
Step 2
Deploy grants
Unconditional support for small businesses to restock, restart, and build back better.
Step 3
Track Progress
Unconditional support for small businesses to restock, restart, and build back better.
MSMEs
Report Impact
Unconditional support for small businesses to restock, restart, and build back better.
Built With Care. Led With Transparency.
Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation uses a transparent impact framework aligned with global nonprofit standards, updated monthly and verified by local partners, student journalists, and community leaders.
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People Supported
Number of individuals and families assisted — broken down by parish and by pillar (Homes, MSMEs, Creatives, Sports).
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Businesses & Shops Rebuilt
Prefabricated and traditional structures delivered, installed, and made livable.
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Opportunities Created
Freelancers, contractors, and small suppliers employed through reconstruction efforts.
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Training & Upskilling
Digital, creative, and vocational training sessions held, along with total participants upskilled.
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Community Resilience
Percentage of beneficiaries reporting restored livelihood, improved access to resources, or increased stability.
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Partnerships Activated
Local and international partners providing funding, logistics, materials, or professional expertise.
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Resources Distributed
Cash and in-kind support quantified monthly, with a public ledger for all contributions.
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Island Forward is a recovery and renewal initiative led by the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation.
We connect Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora to rebuild homes, restart businesses, uplift creators, strengthen sports programs, and support community healing after Hurricane Melissa. -
No. Island Forward is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan initiative. We collaborate with local authorities when needed, but we are not controlled by any political body.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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From crisis we rise, through commerce we rebuild.
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