The Methodist Church in Cuba has actively participated in recovery efforts in the eastern part of the country by distributing humanitarian aid to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Santiago de Cuba, one of the provinces hit hardest by the storm.
Through its social media channels, the church shared images depicting their relief work in Santiago de Cuba, where pastors and volunteers provided assistance to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The photographs reveal teams working in communities with damaged homes and flooded streets, while offering prayers and companionship to the residents. They also distributed an electric generator.
In their post, the organization expressed gratitude to all who contributed donations, sharing a message of unity: “As one man from Dan to Beersheba.”
Later on, the church reported expanding its relief efforts to other parts of the region: “Reaching out to other areas of Santiago de Cuba with aid. Glory to God!” they wrote, alongside more photos showing the delivery of additional essential items and packages.
Broader Humanitarian Efforts in Response to Hurricane Melissa
The Methodist Church's humanitarian actions are part of a broader effort amidst the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which resulted in severe material damage in eastern Cuba, leaving thousands of homes destroyed, power outages, and communities without access to clean water or basic services.
In addition to the Methodist Church's efforts, various organizations and groups, both domestic and international, have organized relief activities. The Chinese Red Cross sent a thousand emergency family kits to those affected by the hurricane, while the UN and Venezuela contributed electric generators and construction materials.
Caritas Cuba has announced its readiness to facilitate national and international donations, describing the situation in the eastern part of the country as “a catastrophe of enormous proportions.”
In Havana, social projects such as the Ministry of Breath of Life and the Doves Project are gathering donations for the victims in Santiago, Holguín, and Granma. Meanwhile, the Cuban community in Miami is driving the “Aid for Eastern Cuba” campaign, collecting food, medicine, and clothing to send to the most affected provinces.
Public figures have also joined the effort, including model Rachel Arderi and her partner, reggaeton artist Oniel Bebeshito, who have sent personal donations to their families in Holguín following the flooding caused by the hurricane.
FAQs on Aid Efforts for Hurricane Melissa in Cuba
What organizations are involved in the relief efforts for Hurricane Melissa in Cuba?
Several organizations are involved, including the Methodist Church, Chinese Red Cross, the UN, Venezuela, and Caritas Cuba. Additionally, various social projects and the Cuban community in Miami are also participating.
What kind of aid is being provided to those affected by Hurricane Melissa?
Aid includes essential items like food, medicine, clothing, electric generators, and construction materials. Organizations are also providing emergency family kits and facilitating donations.