Watch, Listen, Observe, Record. Black Lives Matter faces DOJ investigation, leadership changes. See CharityWatch's updated rating. November 2025

Look in the Mirror     

 At BEMA International we turn the microscope even on ourselves for self evaluation monthly.  

Rule of Thumb             

Even within BEMA we have a 70|30 Rule.  At a minimum 70% of any funds raised MUST be allocated for intended program or funds raised for, with 30% at a maximum allocated for ALL overhead and expenditures (contractors, vendors, etc. must be paid).  That rule can fluctuate ( 80|20, 85|15).    

Trust and Layers to fulfill needs

Many individuals and communities do not trust their local governments globally.  Extended ‘red tape’, process & procedures. 

Top-down approach to reach individuals and communities, creating layers that deduct from the source of funding at each layer,  Total amount at ground level never close original amount.

In any crisis\disaster\emergency.  Watch, listen, observe, and record.

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"There Ain't No Free Lunch" when donating to charities online.       Investigations, Lawsuits, Lacking Governance, Conflicts of Interest   Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation faces a reckoning after years of controversy, legal battles, and wasted donations. Can a Department of Justice investigation and changing leadership finally set things right?       Tips & Fees Go to Fundraising Platforms, Not Charity   Even when a platform claims "100% goes to charity," someone is paying the bill. CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, talks to CNN about who really covers the costs of online giving.     From Our YouTube Channel: Can You Trust Charity Ratings?   Donors deserve facts, not algorithms. CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, explains why most charity ratings can't be trusted to help you give confidently.     Updated Charity Ratings     Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Salvation Army–Central Territory Salvation Army–Eastern Territory Salvation Army–Southern Territory Salvation Army–Western Territory     CharityWatch PO Box 578460, Chicago, IL 60657   The American Institute of Philanthropy (dba CharityWatch) is a national charity watchdog that publishes A+ to F ratings on hundreds of U.S. nonprofits. CharityWatch is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN #33-0491030.   Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

 

 

 

 

Jamaica at the Crossroads: Why Hurricane Recovery Must Become a National and Global Priority. November 2025

 

 

Jamaica at the Crossroads: Why Hurricane Recovery Must Become a National and Global Priority Andrew Williams Jr      November 15, 2025 View on Medium

Danger Zone Music Group, Andrew Williams, Jr. Danger Zone Music Group * https://dangerzonemusicgroup.com   When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica’s southern coast in October 2025, it was more than a natural disaster. It was a breaking point. For the second time in sixteen months, Jamaicans were forced to confront the terrifying new reality of a climate era that punishes the most vulnerable and exposes the fragility of our food systems, our infrastructure, and our sense of security.   Melissa was unprecedented. Coming ashore near Westmoreland with sustained winds of 185 miles per hour, it tied the record for the most intense landfalling hurricane in Atlantic history. It moved slowly, dumped up to 30 inches of…   Continue reading   Continue reading this story on Medium.

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Cuba. Global Health Security: Alert/Disaster - Arboviral Outbreak - Oct 2025

Compounded events within Cuba.  October recovery from hurricane, and disease outbreak.

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In October 2025, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) officially declared a complex arboviral... New Disaster - Cuba: Arboviral Outbreak - Oct 2025 / 30 Oct 2025 Overview In October 2025, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) officially declared a complex arboviral outbreak in Cuba, involving Dengue, Oropouche, and Chikungunya viruses.   All 15 provinces are affected to varying degrees, with the most critical situation reported in Matanzas, where approximately 460 febrile syndromes are being registered daily—a number that continues to rise.   On 15 October 2025, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) issued an official update confirming the simultaneous circulation of Dengue, Oropouche, and Chikungunya viruses across the country, and reported the first fatalities associated with Dengue. On 6 October, during a high-level meeting held in Matanzas, chaired by the President of the Republic, MINSAP confirmed Matanzas as the epicenter of the national outbreak.   The Minister of Public Health attributed the situation to a convergence of environmental, climatic, and structural factors— persistent rains, high temperatures, inadequate waste management, and water supply challenges —all of which have created optimal conditions for mosquito proliferation (salud.msp.gob.cu, 10 Oct 2025).   To strengthen the response, MINSAP deployed a medical contingent composed of physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and technicians— led by the Minister of Public Health—to the Cárdenas and Colón municipalities, supported by brigades from Havana and other provinces. These teams are carrying out intensified fumigation, environmental sanitation, larval and adult mosquito control, and active epidemiological surveillance, while hospitals manage patients with warning signs and severe symptoms.   Authorities have also emphasized community participation, urging households to eliminate breeding sites and sustain local focal control actions. (IFRC, 27 Oct 2025)   View on ReliefWeb Cuba: Arboviral Outbreak - Oct 2025 on ReliefWeb | All disasters on ReliefWeb © 2025 ReliefWeb   Cuba Provinces From west to east, Cuba's provinces are: 1.      Pinar del Río 2.      Artemisa 3.      La Habana 4.      Mayabeque 5.      Matanzas 6.      Cienfuegos 7.      Villa Clara 8.      Sancti Spíritus 9.      Ciego de Ávila 10.   Camagüey 11.   Las Tunas 12.   Granma 13.   Holguín 14.   Santiago de Cuba 15.   Guantánamo 16.   Isla de la Juventud ("special municipality")