Just imagine a category five storm with sustained wind of 185mph destroying everything within its path. That is what Barbudans faced on September 6, 2017 when hurricane Irma destroyed 90% of structures on the island, including schools, hospitals and farms.

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In the aftermath of such historic devastation, Barbudans living in the diaspora found it impossible to stay on the side lines, and decided to launch the Barbuda Relief Network (BRN); a nonprofit organization focused on rebuilding the island and restoring the ability of its residents to live sustainably.