BABA Launches Fundraiser to Support Jamaican Communities Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Public Statement
For Immediate Release
Monday November 17
Contact: [email protected]
In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that have struck Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, we at the Black Association of Behavior Analysts (BABA) are holding our Caribbean family close.
In September, we were in Jamaica for our annual convention, building community, knowledge, and joy alongside local partners, attendees, and supporters. Now, as many of those same communities face destruction, displacement, and an urgent need for resources, we are reminded of the deep responsibility that comes with solidarity. Disaster response is not neutral. Historically, Black areas across the globe, from New Orleans to Port-au-Prince, have faced delayed and insufficient recovery efforts. The same anti-Blackness that shows up in policy and policing also shows up in disaster relief.
We know that recovery cannot be measured in short-term donations alone. We remain committed to long-term support and are actively exploring ways to mobilize resources, amplify Caribbean voices, and ensure that Black Jamaicans, especially those already pushed to the margins, are not left behind.
In response, we are launching a special BABA x Jamaica apparel fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to support: Hotel staff we connected with The school and church we visited during BABACon Ongoing, community-based recovery efforts
You can support the fundraiser and show your solidarity by shopping here:
https://baba.printful.me
To show our ongoing support and commitment to Jamaica, 100% of proceeds from the BABA x JA apparel sales will directly support the above through January 31, 2026.
We’ll also be sharing vetted mutual aid resources, donation links, and trusted organizers on the ground in Jamaica. We’re committed to ensuring this isn’t a moment of performative giving, but a lasting part of a legacy rooted in mutual aid and care across the diaspora.
We encourage our members, partners, and broader community to remain in support of Black Caribbean communities.