Solidarity with Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona has left the entire island of Puerto Rico without power and 75% of the island without clean water. The southwestern part of the island endured the most devastation—the same area that was damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and an earthquake in 2019. As shared by Rudi Muhammad to the United Nations in 2010, international solidarity is a precondition to human dignity, the basis of all human rights, and a human-centered approach to development. We also know the Black and brown nations and regions are the mostly likely to be underfunded and undersupported by government aid and international disaster relief. Please consider supporting the following community-based groups and funds that are committed to immediate relief and building long-term sustainable solutions to support the safety of Puerto Ricans in the wake of future natural disasters.

Fiona Community Response Fund
The Fiona Community Response Fund is led by a coalition of community-based organizations working on immediate response to fulfill needs over the short- and long-term. It is a partnership of approximately 25 groups including the Maria Fund, Taller Salud, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, Institutio Agroecologia, Campamento contra las cenizas de Peñuelas, Étnica, and others.

Brigada Solidaria del Oeste
This organization was established after Hurricane Maria. They are in need of monetary donations in addition to OTC medications and basic medical supplies. If you want to mail them items they are in need of OTC and basic medical needs.

Monetary and medical donations can be mailed to: PO BOX 1073, Boqueron, PR 00622-1073

La Fondita de Jesus
This organization supports folx experiencing homelessness and they are now pivoting to support all who are impacted by the Hurricane Fiona.

Taller Salud
Taller Salud provides support to folx experiencing food insecurity in Puerto Rico.