In the San Miguelito neighborhood of Camagüey, Camila, a 10-year-old girl, lives in extreme poverty alongside her father, who has severe vision problems, and urgently needs assistance, as reported by internet users on social media. Her survival hinges on the solidarity of her neighbors.
Camagüeyan journalist José Luis Tan Estrada explained on Facebook that after learning about the case, he visited the area to verify the authenticity of the social media posts. "I spoke with a neighbor who is practically taking care of Camila," Tan said, noting that Camila resides at 2nd Street, #29, between 1st and 2nd Cross Streets, San Miguelito, Camagüey.
"At this moment, she doesn't have clothes, shoes, or adequate food," the journalist pointed out, highlighting that Camila lives with her father, who has severe vision problems and cannot care for her. "Thanks to this neighbor, Camila is surviving," he added.
The activist emphasized that he would soon publish more details to "help the girl in any way we can." The original post, also shared by Tan, asked for donations of "some clothes and shoes" for Camila. The request stressed that she lives alone with her visually impaired father and that they are a low-income family. "If anyone could help with some items, it would be greatly appreciated," the person who alerted about the case mentioned.
Other Acts of Solidarity in Cuba
Recently, another act of solidarity crossed Cuba's borders with the donation of a gas stove to an elderly couple with limited resources. This gesture was made possible through the "Breath of Life" initiative, spearheaded by activist Yankiel Fernández.
"Last Thursday, we were fortunate to continue helping, this time with a gas stove that our collaborator from the United States sent us for an elderly couple whose stove was in poor condition, and they had been unable to cook for days," Fernández posted on Facebook.
Additionally, a group of Cuban activists from the "Huellas" citizen initiative recently delivered a basket of donations to a teenage girl from Santiago de Cuba who faced a high-risk pregnancy.
Bricella Hernández thanked everyone on Facebook who supported the initiative, which allowed the donations to reach the 13-year-old first-time mother, who had a high-risk pregnancy.
The Cuban Observatory of Human Rights, in its VII Report on the State of Social Rights in Cuba 2024, presented revealing results about the Cuban reality. The non-governmental organization highlighted in the document that "89% of Cuban families suffer extreme poverty," a percentage point higher than last year and 13% more than in 2022.
Understanding the Plight of Families in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide further insight into the dire situation faced by many Cuban families and the importance of community support.
What is the current situation of Camila and her father in Camagüey?
Camila, a 10-year-old girl, lives in extreme poverty with her father, who has severe vision problems. They rely heavily on the support of their neighbors for survival.
How can people help Camila and her father?
People can help by donating clothes, shoes, and food. Any form of assistance would be greatly appreciated as they struggle with basic necessities.
What other acts of solidarity have been reported recently in Cuba?
Recently, a gas stove was donated to an elderly couple, and a basket of donations was given to a teenage girl with a high-risk pregnancy in Santiago de Cuba.
What does the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights report about the state of social rights in Cuba?
The Cuban Observatory of Human Rights reports that 89% of Cuban families suffer from extreme poverty, highlighting a worsening situation compared to previous years.