In a commendable act of solidarity, a group of Cubans, led by activist Norge Ernesto Díaz Blak, known as Noly Black on social media, raised funds to purchase a home for a mother facing extreme poverty in Banes, Holguín.
The house, purchased for 200,000 pesos, represents an opportunity to improve the living conditions of the young woman and her family, who were living in a precarious structure without walls or basic services, the activist explained on his Facebook profile.
Black thanked the individuals who contributed to this cause, highlighting that it was a collective effort driven by the generosity of many: “Thank you to all those wonderful people who helped me assist this young woman from the municipality of Banes. I am grateful to all of you,” he expressed with emotion while documenting the delivery of the house.
The beneficiary, visibly emotional, expressed her gratitude to those who made this improvement in her life possible: "Thank you, thank you so much for the house you gave me. I am truly grateful to all of you, with all my heart."
This generous gesture not only represents a significant change for this family but also reflects the strength of the Cuban community in coming together to support those in need, even in challenging times.
In a previous post, the young woman who benefited from the housing revealed that her daughter has microcephaly, suffers from cerebral palsy, and experiences seizures.
Additionally, he/she highlighted the precarious conditions in which he/she lives, as his/her "house" barely has walls and lacks even the most basic necessities.
Noly Black, known for his work assisting people in extreme poverty in Holguín, recently helped an elderly woman living in deplorable conditions with her husband in Escondida, a rural town 90 kilometers from the city. During his visit, the woman confessed to feeling dizzy due to the hunger she was experiencing.
In July, the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights revealed in the VII Report on the State of Social Rights in Cuba 2024 that "89% of Cuban families are experiencing extreme poverty," one percentage point more than last year and 13% more than in 2022.
One of the most significant pieces of information is that "7 out of 10 Cubans have stopped having breakfast, lunch, or dinner due to a lack of money or food shortages."
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) alerted to this same situation by publishing a report that includes Cuba in its assessment of child nutrition.
UNICEF disclosed that 9% of children in Cuba suffer from severe food insecurity. This condition means that minors have access to only a maximum of two out of the eight essential foods needed for a healthy life.
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