Hurricane Maria has caused widespread destruction in Dominica, and the storm has already claimed the life of one person in Guadeloupe. The hurricane trapped residents and swept away roofs in Dominica, where it caused widespread damage. Hurricane Maria is expected to cause life-threatening storm surges, power outages, and leave the hardest-hit areas of the Caribbean uninhabitable for months, according to forecasters.

GlobalGiving has longstanding relationships with many partners in Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, who are responding to hurricanes in the region. Our regional partners already have relationships and structures in place in the affected communities.

For donors, GlobalGiving provides a way to help quickly and effectively without having to do a lot of research. Donors can support both immediate relief and long-term recovery with donations to the Hurricane Maria Relief Fund. Every NGO that receives funds must commit to sending reports to donors at least quarterly, and we typically conduct site visits to check on the work being done. Donors can subscribe to receive updates from the NGO and from our site visits, so they can track their money and see what has been accomplished....

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