Urgent Appeal: Support Pregnant Women, Mothers, and Infants Affected by Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Caribbean, leaving pregnant women, mothers, and their children in urgent need. Your donation can provide life-saving care, clean water, and essential supplies to those most vulnerable.

Pregnant women, mothers, and their children in the Caribbean need your help.

Following Hurricane Beryl, countless mothers, pregnant women, and their children in the Caribbean face immense challenges. The storm has destroyed infrastructure, severely limiting access to prenatal and postnatal care. The scarcity of clean water and sanitation facilities heightens the risk of disease. Basic necessities, including food, clothing, and medical supplies, are in critical short supply, causing malnutrition and dehydration among mothers and infants.

Effects of Hurricane Beryl on Women and Children in the Caribbean

Healthcare Access

The hurricane has severely disrupted healthcare services, particularly prenatal and postnatal care, due to damaged infrastructure and overwhelmed medical facilities. This has led to increased risks for complications during pregnancy and childbirth, and difficulties in accessing emergency medical care.

Water and Sanitation

Contaminated water sources and damaged sanitation facilities have exacerbated the crisis, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. This is especially dangerous for pregnant women and infants, who are more vulnerable to infections.

Supplies and Nutrition

There are severe shortages of essential supplies such as food, clean water, and medical supplies. Malnutrition and dehydration have become critical issues for pregnant women and newborns, potentially leading to long-term health problems.

Psychological Impact

The stress and trauma from the disaster, compounded by the challenges of caring for newborns and young children in a crisis environment, have heightened the need for mental health support services, which are often limited in disaster-affected areas.