In the wake of the disastrous impact of Hurricane Oscar on Guantanamo, the Canadian government has pledged $400,000 to assist the beleaguered communities in this Cuban province. Of this amount, $350,000 will be allocated to essential services, including water, sanitation, and hygiene, alongside the distribution of relief supplies to benefit 25,000 individuals over a six-month period.
This effort aims to address the immediate aftermath of the hurricane and ensure the fundamental needs of those affected are met, as stated by the Canadian government in a post on X. Additionally, Canada will provide $50,000 to UNICEF Cuba, earmarked for the delivery of medical kits that will support 12,000 people for three months.
Additional Global Support Efforts
This contribution is part of a broader humanitarian aid effort in a region severely impacted by the natural disaster. It complements the assistance from other entities, including Mexico and the United Nations, which have also sent resources to alleviate the crisis faced by the people of Guantanamo.
Hurricane Oscar resulted in at least eight fatalities and left two individuals missing in Guantanamo, a region already grappling with extreme poverty and severe socio-economic challenges.