A recent site visit to a primary school in St. James revealed the full extent of damage caused by the recent hurricane. The facility has been almost completely destroyed, leaving classrooms exposed with no roof or protection for students. What was once a functioning place of education is now reduced to debris and open space.

During the visit, the human impact of the disaster became immediately clear. Children remain present, but without the basic conditions required for learning or safety. In a particularly moving moment, one young girl ran into a visitor’s arms seeking comfort—an instinctive response that reflects the level of distress and uncertainty these children are facing.

The situation highlights an urgent need for immediate intervention. Beyond rebuilding infrastructure, there is a critical requirement to restore a safe and stable environment where children can return to education and regain a sense of normalcy.

Efforts are now being mobilized to deliver resilient, rapidly deployable school solutions that can withstand future extreme weather events and provide long-term security for local communities.