Mt Moriah Project
Supporting Education in Jamaica
The Mount Moriah Project: Where Jamaican vision, design, and determination meet global support to create world-class educational facilities.
Project Vision
Education is the foundation of opportunity. The Mount Moriah Project supports Jamaican communities in their mission to provide world-class educational environments for their children—spaces where creativity flourishes, innovation thrives, and futures are built.
In the wake of devastating Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage to Mount Moriah school facilities, our commitment has deepened. We’re working to rebuild stronger and better—transforming destruction into opportunity to create even more resilient, modern educational spaces.
We don’t impose solutions. We support the remarkable work Jamaicans are already doing to design, build, and operate exceptional educational facilities with limited resources. Our role is to amplify their efforts, provide resources, and celebrate their innovation—especially during recovery and rebuilding.
What We’re Building
Hurricane Melissa Recovery & Reconstruction
Immediate priority: Repairing and rebuilding damaged school infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa, including roofing, structural reinforcement, water damage restoration, and implementing hurricane-resilient construction standards.
Libraries & Learning Resource Centers
Modern libraries stocked with books, digital resources, and quiet study spaces where students can explore worlds beyond their immediate surroundings.
Science & Technology Laboratories
Equipped labs where hands-on experiments and technological exploration prepare students for STEM careers and scientific innovation.
Sports Facilities & Gymnasiums
Athletic spaces promoting physical health, teamwork, discipline, and community gathering— essential for holistic student development.
Agricultural Learning Centers
Practical facilities connecting students to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental stewardship.
Modern Classrooms
Comfortable, well-lit, technology-enabled learning spaces designed for 21st-century education and built to withstand severe weather.
Multi-Purpose Community Spaces
Facilities that serve students during the day and community needs in evenings and weekends.
Our Approach
Community-Led Design
Jamaican educators, parents, and students identify needs and shape project goals. We support their vision.
Disaster-Resilient Construction
Following Hurricane Melissa’s impact, we prioritize hurricane-resistant materials, reinforced structures, climate-appropriate designs, and maintenance plans that ensure long-term durability against severe weather.
Skills Transfer
Local builders and tradespeople gain experience and training through project participation, strengthening community capacity.
Cultural Respect
We honor Jamaican architectural traditions, educational philosophies, and community values in every project.
Long-Term Partnership
We’re not in-and-out builders—we establish ongoing relationships that support maintenance, expansion, and continuous improvement.
Why Jamaica?
Jamaica has a proud tradition of educational excellence, producing world-class thinkers, leaders, and innovators. However, many schools operate with limited physical resources. The Mount Moriah Project recognizes that Jamaican communities are already doing extraordinary work—we simply provide support to amplify their impact.
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa brought new urgency to our mission. The storm damaged critical school infrastructure, disrupting learning and threatening years of progress. But crisis creates opportunity—we’re partnering with the community not just to restore what was lost, but to rebuild stronger, safer, and better equipped for the future.
This is partnership, not charity. We learn as much from Jamaican innovation, resilience, and creativity as we contribute through resources and connections.
Hurricane Melissa Recovery & Rebuilding
Priority efforts focused on repairing and rebuilding school facilities damaged during Hurricane Melissa, including roof restoration, structural repairs, and upgrading infrastructure to better withstand future storms.
How You Can Help
Hurricane Relief Support
Immediate needs include funding for structural repairs, roofing materials, water damage restoration, and temporary learning solutions while rebuilding takes place.
Financial Donations
Every dollar goes directly to construction materials, equipment, and skilled labor for educational facilities and hurricane recovery efforts.
In-Kind Contributions
Books, educational materials, technology, sports equipment, construction supplies, and hurricane-resistant building materials are always needed.
Volunteer Travel Programs
Join a build trip to Jamaica—work alongside local builders on recovery and reconstruction projects while experiencing Jamaican culture and community.
Professional Expertise
Architects, engineers, educators, and construction professionals can contribute skills to project planning, hurricane-resilient design, and execution.
Advocacy
Share the Mount Moriah Project story and help others understand the importance of educational infrastructure and disaster recovery support.
Partner With Us
Organizations, businesses, and foundations interested in international education impact can partner on specific projects or ongoing support.
