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Apr 1
Hurricane Melissa , Jamaica Update
As we close out the first quarter of 2026, GEM Caribbean has continued to lead large-scale humanitarian operations across #Jamaica following the devastating impact of #HurricaneMelissa. Through a rapid, coordinated response grounded in our smart partnership model, we have delivered 3,086 pallets of life-saving aid, representing over $16.2 million in value and more than 4.1 million pounds of critical supplies.
This effort has been executed through a robust logistics operation, including 25 cargo aircraft, 73 ocean containers, and 7 vessels, ensuring consistent, scalable delivery.
In parallel with emergency relief, GEM Caribbean has advanced early recovery efforts, completing more than 125 roof repairs for vulnerable households, restoring safety, dignity, and stability.
Beyond immediate relief and shelter, GEM Caribbean has implemented targeted stabilization initiatives across key sectors, including school interventions with generators, roof repairs, temporary classrooms, and food and cleaning supplies to support continuity in education.
Healthcare systems have also been prioritized, with stabilization of hospitals and health centers across western parishes through temporary support, assistance to medical staff, and delivery of essential medical, water, and hygiene supplies.
To address prolonged outages, GEM Caribbean has installed more than 200 solar street lights across affected communities, improving safety and restoring normalcy.
Weekly community interventions continue to provide clothing, shoes, hygiene and cleaning supplies, alongside structured activities for children in vulnerable areas.
Together with our public and private partners, GEM Caribbean remains committed to supporting Jamaica’s recovery with speed, efficiency, and sustained impact.
@sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @romarley @iomjamaica @wegmans @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @odpem @ghettoyouthsfoundation @jdfsoldier @direalshaggy @royalcaribbean @iom.jamaica @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier @tdbank_us @wegmans @bankunited.official @crownfoundation @mairoliver @marlonhill @airlinkflight @dhlus @jetblue @pbunitedway @heartofoceanreef
Mar 31
Hawaiʻi is once again facing devastating flood damage from the recent Kona storms, impacting families, homes, and entire communities across the islands.
GEM has been on the ground since the 2023 Maui wildfires, and today, we continue to stand with our communities, responding immediately to this latest disaster.
Our teams are actively:
• Conducting damage assessments
• Distributing cash cards to impacted families thanks to our partnership with @edfreedman & @stableroadfoundation
• Launching long-term recovery efforts, including drywall repairs
The fastest way to help is through direct donations. Every dollar goes directly to families in need, providing immediate relief and supporting their recovery.
🔗 Link in bio to donate and support Hawaiʻi
Mar 24
in partnership with Human Concern International @hcicanada GEM MENA @globalempowermentmissionmena helped bring Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, and gifts to 3,500 orphaned children in Gaza, middle area and South Gaza.
For children, Eid Al-Fitr is a deeply anticipated time filled with happiness, gifts, and shared moments with others. Creating opportunities for celebration during Eid allows these children to momentarily step away from hardship, engage with peers, and feel included in a joyful and culturally significant occasion.
By offering a secure and uplifting environment, this intervention aims to boost children’s emotional resilience, strengthen their sense of belonging, and demonstrate HCI & GEM Mena’s ongoing dedication to supporting their overall well-being.
Because every child, no matter where they are born, deserves a moment of joy, and a future worth believing in. To learn more visit the link in our bio, or www.GEM.org
Mar 7
As the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues to unfold, GEM remains on the ground in Gaza, standing alongside families and people with disabilities who have been displaced and are facing unimaginable hardship.
Through the dedicated work of our GEM MENA team, and in partnership with Human Concern International, Samaritans Purse, and World Peace daily relief distributions are continuing for civilians living throughout Al-Mawasi Khanyounis, Middle area, Gaza City.
Each day, our teams are delivering essential supplies that help families maintain a sense of dignity and stability during an incredibly difficult time. These distributions include warm blankets, kitchen kits so families can prepare meals, Ramadan food parcels to support those observing the holy month, along with critical food and clean drinking water.
Behind every parcel delivered is a family doing their best to endure uncertainty while holding onto hope. For many, these supplies represent more than basic necessities, they are a reminder that they have not been forgotten. Your support makes this possible. Together we continue to stand with Gaza’s families.
GEM remains committed to working hand-in-hand with trusted humanitarian partners to ensure that aid reaches those who need it most directly, continuing our mission to provide relief, restore dignity, and support communities as they navigate the long road toward recovery. To learn more about these ongoing missions and how you can help, please visit the link in our bio.
Feb 24
Today marks four years since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began. GEM was the first international NGO to arrive at the Polish border within 24 hours.
This video tells our story, the story of standing with Ukraine from the earliest hours, through the darkest nights, and into a future still being fought for every single day.
Here’s what GEM in partnership with HGBF has been able to do in the last four years.
•489 million non perishable meals distributed.
•265,369 pallets of emergency aid delivered.
•Over 10,800 trucks deployed into active war-zone regions.
* 306,012 windows installed to help 776,315 people survive winter after winter.
•48 M ++ liters of drinking water delivered.
* 1673 generators delivered to support infrastructure energy.
* 38,893 Ukrainians relocated.
* 115 M ++ seeds distributed.
And even now, four years later our work has not slowed but only expanded.
* Nearly 800,000 people supported monthly.
* Over 320,000 family kits produced and distributed per month.
* More than 10,000 pallets delivered per month.
* 390+ full size trucks dispatched into frontline regions per month.
* 8,000 + windows installed in freezing conditions per month.
•2 M liters of drinking water delivered per month.
These four years have reshaped everything. They have reshaped a nation. They have reshaped the world. And they have reshaped our work.
We have witnessed extraordinary resilience in the face of relentless destruction. We have seen courage in villages without resources, dignity in families living under constant missile and drone attacks, and hope carried forward by people who refuse to break.
This is not just a reflection on war.
It is a reflection on endurance, sacrifice, faith, and the responsibility to show up again and again — to support innocent civilians being terrorized daily.
Four years later, we are still here.
And so is Ukraine. 🇺🇦
@globalempowermentmissionua
Feb 23
In partnership with @samaritanspurse, GEM MENA @globalempowermentmissionmena recently had the honor of distributing crutches to athletes in Gaza who have lost their limbs.
What we witnessed was more than a delivery, it was a restoration of hope. The moment they stepped back onto the field, smiling, determined, and full of life, was a powerful reminder that the human spirit cannot be broken.
With these crutches, these athletes are not defined by what they’ve lost. They are empowered by what they still carry within them — resilience, courage, and a deep love for the game. Today, they’re back on the field. And that means everything. #gaza #gemmissions
Feb 13
STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Program will Continue to Provide Specialized Support for Maui Wildfire Survivors
Governor Josh Green @govjoshgreen and the state of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) @govhawaii today announced the extension of the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP).
The DCMP is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and connects survivors of disasters with specially trained disaster case managers (DCMs) to help assess and address their needs through a disaster recovery plan, which includes resources, decision-making priorities, providing guidance, and tools. The program was launched in November of 2023, following the devastating Maui wildfires, to ensure that survivors could access the resources and support needed on their paths to recovery. To date, the DCMP has helped more than 6,800 survivors access the help they need, connecting them with services worth more than $163 million.
This extension of the FEMA grant will culminate in the DCMP evolving from a state-led program to a Maui County-led program by August of 2026, which will enable the DCMP to continue its essential work in supporting survivors and to be more closely aligned with locally led recovery efforts. The DCMP will continue to provide services throughout this transition. Survivors currently participating in the DCMP do not need to take any action and will continue to receive services without interruption. [Read Full Announcement in Slides Above]…. @globalempowermentmissionhawaii @danielle.dreis
Feb 5
Today marks 100 days since Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving entire communities exposed to violent winds, widespread structural damage, and hundreds of thousands of families without safe shelter. Roofs were ripped away, schools, hospitals, health centers and community centers were compromised, and livelihoods were disrupted in a matter of hours.
In the aftermath of this historic storm, our GEM Caribbean branch with your support and our incredible Smart Partnership network mobilized at scale.
To date, together we have delivered:
• 2,871 pallets of critical relief supplies
• $13,468,919 in aid and materials distributed
• Over 4 million pounds (1,831+ metric tons) of humanitarian assistance
• 25 cargo planes, 63 containers, and 7 ships deployed to reach impacted communities
This rapid response brought food, water, hygiene and medical supplies, clothes, shoes, building materials, and emergency support to families and the most vulnerable when they needed it most.
But the work is far from over.
GEM is here for the long haul. In the months and years ahead, we will continue repairing and replacing thousands of roofs, restoring schools, rebuilding critical infrastructure, and helping communities return stronger than before.
From emergency relief to long-term recovery, we stand with Jamaica every step of the way.
To learn more and support this mission, please visit the link in our bio section above. Special thanks to all our partners who make this possible: @ncbfoundation @ncbjamaica @sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @wegmans @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @ghettoyouthsfoundation @goldeneye @direalshaggy @goldeneye_foundation @iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier @tdbank_us @wegmans @bankunited.official @crownfoundation @mairoliver @marlonhill @airlinkflight @dhlus @jetblue @pbunitedway @heartofoceanreef
Jan 13
Please take a moment to watch our Event Recap Video celebrating GEM’s 15-year anniversary, commemorating a decade and a half of empowering individuals and families affected by disasters and conflict zones around the world. The immersive celebration took place at GEM’s Miami headquarters inside the 60,000-square-foot Prologis warehouse, which serves as the central hub driving GEM’s global disaster-response operations.
What began as a small grassroots effort has grown into one of the most innovative and effective organizations in international disaster relief. Today, GEM’s nine global branches provide rapid, life-saving assistance within hours of a disaster while simultaneously supporting long-term recovery programs that help communities rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient than before.
The milestone celebration was hosted by Founder and CEO Michael Capponi alongside GEM’s Executive Board. In a powerful address, Capponi reflected on the organization’s extraordinary journey, from its origins responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake to its evolution into a global model of efficiency, accountability, and compassion in humanitarian aid.
The evening also featured a special video message from @miamidadecounty @mayordlc, recognizing GEM’s longstanding partnership with the county and its unwavering commitment to both local and international relief efforts. Several aid recipients shared deeply personal testimonials, describing how GEM’s support transformed their lives during moments of profound crisis.
Adding an artistic dimension to the event, Miami-based artist @petertunney generously donated several original works for auction, with proceeds directly benefiting GEM’s ongoing global missions.
Distinguished guests and dignitaries in attendance included @romarley @indiahicksstyle former Miss Jamaica and Miss World @toniannsingh @marlonhill Patrick Morris Commissioner @daniellecohenhiggins , @darielfernandez , @alinagarciamiami, @vicemayordignacabral , Fabiola Stuyvesant, and former Miami Beach Mayor @mattibower — each representing the diverse network of partners, supporters, and changemakers who have helped power GEM’s mission for the past fifteen years.
Jan 12
This winter in Gaza has been extraordinarily difficult for Palestinian families, with countless people displaced and exposed to harsh conditions.
Our @globalempowermentmissionmena branch in partnership with @hcicanada has delivered more than 10,000 tents and tarps, providing emergency shelter support for over 30,000 people in January 2026 alone.
Beyond shelter, our teams continue to distribute family necessity kits, large communal food provisions, and critical winter relief supplies including warm clothing, blankets, and other essential items, helping families endure the cold with dignity and protection.
In addition, through our partnership with @samaritanspurse, we are also delivering wheelchairs for elderly individuals and children who can no longer walk, bringing mobility, relief, and a measure of independence to some of the most vulnerable survivors of this crisis.
Jan 7
Today marks one year since multiple wildfires devastated communities across the greater Los Angeles area. Within 24 hours of the fires, GEM’s USA West branch, bringing seven years of frontline wildfire experience from the #CampFire in #Paradise, was on the ground in #LosAngeles. Within one week, we established a fully operational local branch to support immediate relief and long-term recovery.
Over the past year, our teams have delivered sustained impact totaling nearly $27 million across affected communities. As we now enter our second year of response, GEM remains fully committed to long-term recovery, renewing proven programs while launching new initiatives designed to meet evolving community needs. We continue working closely with trusted local partners, including @lastrongfoundation, The David Geffen Foundation, the Palisades Long Term Recovery Group and the Ahmanson Foundation.
In the coming weeks, we will open a Community Recovery Center in the #Palisades, staffed with disaster case managers and focused on durable, community-driven solutions. These long-term recovery pathways will be guided by resident input, ensuring rebuilding efforts reflect local priorities and help make Los Angeles stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.
Special thanks to all our partners and donors who helped make our first year in LA’s recovery impactful and tangible. @jefferies, @stableroadfoundation, #DavidandNicoleTepperFoundation, @good360usa, @airbnbOrg, @amazon, @goyafoods, @goyacares, #Give, #StevenandAlexandraCohenFoundation, @flexport, and @pbunitedway @royalcaribbean @bethmccluney #anthembluecrossfoundation #EmergencyNetworkofLosAngeles
To learn more and see how you can help, please visit the link in our bio.
#GEM #BStrong #LARecovery #DisasterRelief #Community #SmallBusinessRecovery #Humanitarian
Dec 24
Happy Holidays from all of us at GEM 🫶
Dec 24
GEM Caribbean: Standing with Jamaica 🇯🇲
Our GEM Caribbean team continues leading large-scale relief and long-term recovery efforts across Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Millions of pounds of emergency aid have been deployed nationwide, reaching the hardest-hit communities with shelter kits, solar lamps, food, water, generators, bedding, and essential supplies.
With two permanent warehouses in Kingston and strong partnerships with @odpem @cdemacoordinatingunit @iom.jamaica @ghettoyouthsfoundation and @afjcares, GEM is ensuring coordinated, impactful support—especially for health centers and hospitals damaged by the storm. Our emergency roofing and reroof programs are already underway, restoring critical services and safe homes, with expanded repairs continuing into 2026.
Since Hurricane Beryl in 2024, GEM has completed 730+ roof repairs for Jamaican families—and we’re not stopping.
We were first on the ground, and we’ll be the last to leave. Long-term recovery. Real resilience. Special thanks to all our other partners whose collective support has helped us with our distribution plans and goals.
@sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @ghettoyouthsfoundation @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @julianrmarley @goldeneye @goldeneye_foundation
@iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink #bstrong
#GEMCaribbean #JamaicaStrong #DisasterRecovery #LeadWithLove #HumanitarianAid #GEM #Bstrong
Dec 24
Ridge Kids Christmas Event: This past weekend, GEM USA West hosted our final holiday event of the year, serving 1,367 families, and the impact was truly unforgettable.
Once again, we were honored to join hands with @tzuchiusa Foundation and the Magalia Community Center to support families who have lost so much over the years—including our Park Fire families who faced devastating loss just last year.
Recovery begins immediately after disaster, but true healing and lasting impact can take years. That’s why these holiday events matter so deeply. By spreading a little mountain magic across the North State, we are empowering our youth—our future—by offering hope, light at the end of the tunnel, and reassurance to young hearts that they are not alone. That there is a world of support right here, through Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
At GEM, we remain committed to serving communities long after the cameras fade and the headlines move on. This event is a testament to that commitment: more than seven years later, Camp Fire families—and all families impacted by wildfires—remain in our hearts. We will continue to show up, to support, and to lead with love and light.
We were especially honored to have Santa and his friends join us, along with our incredible partners who make moments like these possible. Together, we can continue to build hope—one community, one family, and one child at a time. #GEM #Bstrong #parkfire #wildfires #california
Dec 20
This week, as part of our GEM–HGBF humanitarian missions, alongside our ongoing deliveries of food and water to eastern war torn regions of Ukraine. GEM President @michaelcapponi, Ukraine Programs Director @alina.kurs_ & our @globalempowermentmissionua teams brought Christmas gifts to children who continue to live with their parents in frontline communities.
This year’s gift packages included not only toys, but also a children’s book by author Devon Buffett, beautifully illustrated and translated into Ukrainian. The children’s genuine joy and radiant smiles as they received their gifts were deeply moving.
It is heartbreaking to witness childhood meant to be joyful, carefree, and full of possibility unfold instead in bomb shelters and under constant threat. Some of the villages we visited have lived without electricity for nearly three years, a stark reminder of the conditions these families endure.
We are profoundly grateful for the opportunity, even if only for a moment, to help ease these children’s fears and to bring them small but meaningful moments of happiness amid the realities of war.
#ukraine
Dec 18
IMPORTANT 2025 RECAP…….From all of us at @globalempowermentmission GEM), we wish you a joyous holiday season and a healthy, meaningful, and inspiring New Year.
As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we are reminded of what is truly possible when committed partners come together with purpose, compassion, and action. It is because of you and your belief and trust in GEM that we have been able to reach and assist millions of people throughout 2025. Our teams are operating throughout the United States and 5 continents, delivering aid to populations impacted by some of the most complex and volatile emergencies. We are proud to announce that we have expended $188 Million this year alone with only 3.8% going to corporate overhead.
We invite you to watch our 2025 recap video, which highlights our many missions across the globe and the extraordinary impact made. Our teams on the ground have worked tirelessly, often in the most challenging environments, to accomplish all of this, and we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved. We hope you will take a moment to watch and reflect on this work.
As this difficult and complex year draws to a close, we also invite you to consider Global Empowerment Mission in your end-of-year giving through our bio-links.
Your support is critical now more than ever, as humanitarian needs continue to grow in the face of ongoing crises and unprecedented events unfolding across our country and around the world.
We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you who continues to allow us to bring hope, dignity, and tangible relief to people in their greatest moments of need.
@globalempowermentmission #bstrong #2025 #gem
Dec 9
Our #GEM Tribal Impact West Coast family joined hands with not one, but seven First Nations this past weekend— standing proudly with the Tule River Tribal Council and Eagle Mountain Casino for our 2nd Annual GEM Christmas Gathering. What unfolded was nothing short of sacred.
From the moment the doors opened, thousands of tribal children filled the space with laughter, light, and joy. Hundreds of elders were honored with gifts, warm meals, and the kind of love that stays with you long after the day has passed. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, gingerbread bears, Bigfoot, and so many other joyful spirits made their way through the crowd, each one adding even more magic to the celebration.
The EMC staff and our Tule TRAP team moved with purpose and generosity — lifting, guiding, building, and breaking down, every step fueled by unity and community pride. Together, we created 75 major giveaways, served 3,000 hot meals, and shared blessings too many to count. Tribes from across the Central Valley came together as one, and in that togetherness, every volunteer, every helper, and every team member walked away with a heart overflowing.
A special and heartfelt thank you to Chairman Shine Nieto of the Tule River Tribe, Jess James of Eagle Mountain Casino, and Chairwoman Liz Hutchins of Big Sandy. Your leadership, dedication, and months of planning helped transform this gathering into something truly beautiful—something felt deeply in the spirit.
This year’s celebration reminded us that when we walk in unity, honor our elders, and uplift our children, the Creator meets us exactly where we stand.
We can’t wait to see what next year brings. Until then, our hearts remain full, humbled, and profoundly grateful. To learn more visit the link in bio section, or www.GEM.org
#GEMTribalImpact #EagleMountainCasino #TuleRiverTribe #TuleRiverYokuts #BigSandyRancheria #BigSandyRancheriaOfMonoIndians #TejonIndianTribe #TübatulabalOfKernValley #ColdSpringsRancheria #ColdSpringsRancheriaOfMonoIndians #NorthForkRancheria #NorthForkRancheriaOfMonoIndians #FirstNations #CentralValleyTribes #CommunityStrong #HonoringOurElders #EmpoweringOurYouth #NativeLed #UnityInTheValley
Dec 2
On this global day of generosity, #GivingTuesday, we invite you to partner with us as we respond to the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.
Our mission is simple: to provide immediate relief and empower the long-term recovery of communities impacted by disaster.
Your support ensures that when crisis hits—from providing essential supplies to supporting rebuilding efforts—we can act swiftly and decisively. We turn moments of devastation into opportunities for renewed hope and resilience.
Today, your investment in this critical work will be magnified.
A generous partner has committed to MATCH EVERY DOLLAR DONATED, up to $200,000.
This means your contribution carries double the weight, doubling our capacity to deliver aid and rebuild lives. Help us secure this full match and amplify our global impact. Your donation today is twice as powerful. Tap the link in our bio to make a difference. DONATE TODAY: https://give.gem.org/campaign/735778/donate or visit GEM.org
#GivingTuesday #GEM #GEMmissions
#DisasterRelief #HumanitarianAid #GlobalImpact #CrisisResponse #CommunityResilience #GlobalGiving #Impact #GivingTuesday #MatchingGift #DoubleYourDonation
Dec 1
Central Vietnam is facing one of the worst flood seasons in years. A sequence of 19 typhoons and tropical depressions has destroyed or severely damaged more than 337,000 homes and submerged 553,500 hectares of crops, wiping out entire harvests, food stores, and family income. Livestock losses have further devastated livelihoods. The death toll has surpassed 90, with 409 people dead or missing across the region this year.
With support from our local partner VMK, the GEM Europe team is delivering emergency food directly to the hardest-hit communities. Many areas remain difficult to access, but our logistics and vetted distribution systems allow us to reach families quickly and efficiently.
Our focus is immediate stabilization — ensuring families who lost everything receive essential supplies now, while longer-term recovery begins. GEM continues operating where needs are most urgent, powered by partners who enable fast, effective response. To learn more, and support visit the link in our bio, or www.GEM.org
Nov 29
Today marks one month since #HurricaneMelissa devastated parts of #Jamaica, unleashing one of the most destructive crises the island ever faced.
In just 30 days, GEM through our smart partnership model executed one of the largest humanitarian mobilizations in Jamaica’s recent history:
• 2,034 pallets of emergency aid
• $5,876,347.89 in total relief value
• 3,029,072 lbs of supplies delivered (1,374 metric tons)
• Transported through 25 planes, 24 containers, and 3 ships * Servicing 101 locations
From the first hours after landfall, GEM—working closely with the Government of Jamaica, ODPEM, JDF, IOM, the NCB Foundation, Royal Caribbean, AFJ and our broader network—activated a nationwide rapid-response operation focused on speed, scale, and dignity.
Across impacted parishes, our teams have delivered mass food distributions, hygiene kits, clean-water support, medical facility stabilization, and tarpaulin roofing to help health centers safely reopen. These efforts embody our smart-partnership model: lean operations, high efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to getting resources directly to the families who need them most.
Special thanks to all our partners who make this possible:
@sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @wegmans @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @ghettoyouthsfoundation @goldeneye @direalshaggy @goldeneye_foundation @iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier @tdbank_us @wegmans @bankunited.official @crownfoundation @mairoliver @marlonhill @airlinkflight @dhlus @jetblue @pbunitedway @heartofoceanreef
This video captures the first month of impact—the resilience, the challenges, the hope, and what we can continue building together as Jamaica moves toward long-term recovery.#Bstrong