Approximately 280 families in Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey are set to receive a fresh installment of humanitarian aid valued at around $28,000. This assistance will encompass essential items such as food, medications, personal hygiene products, and rechargeable fans.
The announcement was made on Thursday via Facebook by Mark Kuster, the founder and director of the Swiss NGO Camaquito. He explained that this distribution follows a previous initiative worth $25,000, which primarily supported families in Santiago de Cuba but also reached beneficiaries in Camagüey.
"Very soon, we will support about 280 more families," Kuster stated, highlighting that the products will be delivered directly to the recipients.
"We will provide rechargeable fans, food, medications, and personal hygiene items, all directly to the beneficiaries," he affirmed.
An image shared by the Camaquito director displays some of the aid items prepared for distribution, including a rechargeable fan, packages of beans, pasta, canned food, detergent, and hygiene products.
Kuster emphasized that the initiative aims to directly support households facing challenges.
"Behind every aid package, there are people and families who need to feel they are not alone," he wrote, expressing gratitude to those supporting the project.
This new delivery expands on an initiative announced in early September, when Camaquito allocated $25,000 to assist around 250 families in Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey with food, medications, hygiene products, and rechargeable fans.
At that time, Kuster noted that most of the beneficiaries were located in Santiago de Cuba.
With this new announcement, the combined initiatives total approximately $53,000 in aid, benefiting around 530 families, according to figures provided by Kuster for each distribution.
Recent Humanitarian Projects by Camaquito
The organization has also developed other recent projects on the island. In July, it funded the necessary materials to keep two medical teams operational for a year in Santiago de Cuba hospitals. These teams have the capacity to conduct approximately 13,700 tests for newborns, intensive care patients, and critically ill individuals.
This project required about $17,000 in supplies for two gasometers that were at risk of becoming non-functional due to a lack of materials, as reported in May.
Earlier this year, Kuster arranged a $50,000 aid package to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa in Santiago de Cuba. The repair efforts began in April, starting with the roof of one of the selected houses.
Additionally, in April, Kuster announced a $100,000 investment over five years in civil structures in Cuba, summarizing the strategy with the phrase "Less noise. More impact."
Frequently Asked Questions About Camaquito's Humanitarian Aid
What items are included in the recent $28,000 aid package?
The aid package includes food, medications, personal hygiene products, and rechargeable fans.
How many families will benefit from the new aid initiative?
Approximately 280 families in Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey will benefit from the new aid distribution.
What was the focus of Camaquito's previous initiative in September?
The September initiative focused on providing $25,000 worth of aid to around 250 families with similar items such as food, medications, hygiene products, and rechargeable fans.