CORE Helping Jamaican Fishing Communities Reclaim Lifeline
June 17, 2026
CORE is helping fishers in Parottee, Jamaica rebuild their boats and get back on the water after Melissa jeopardized their livelihood.
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a footprint on five continents.
Who we are.
We are a humanitarian organization that brings immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe. With COMMUNITY BUILDING as our north star, our strategic pillars are:
WHO DO WE SUPPORT?
Marginalized and vulnerable communities impacted by natural and man-made humanitarian disasters worldwide.
What sets CORE apart is our community-powered approach – our efforts are informed and fueled by local hands. We listen, we learn and then we act – because local communities know best what their needs are and how to fill them.
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million people
With our generous supporters and partners, we’ve delivered immediate response and long-term recovery solutions to marginalized populations in 27 regions worldwide.
What makes us Unique.
WE LISTEN, WE LEARN,
AND THEN WE ACT.
CORE responds quicky and nimbly to empower underserved communities in and beyond crisis.
We tap into community knowledge through key partnerships to understand how to meet each local community’s unique and evolving needs. Our efforts are powered by the communities we serve and focus on addressing holistic needs beyond the crisis at hand.
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Amidst the war in Sudan, Alrisala found herself without enough money to get by. Then, she started her own business. With a small business grant from CORE, she’s now thriving.
What is Mucking and Gutting?
May 19, 2026
Mucking and gutting are key parts of the recovery process immediately after flooding and involve removing all water-damaged materials from the property.