A group of Cuban activists arrived in the rural area of Santiago de Cuba to deliver clothing, food, disposable diapers, and medicines to people living in extreme poverty.
Yankiel Fernández, coordinator of the Humanitarian Project Aliento de Vida, shared on Facebook the moment when people living in the villages of the Sierra Maestra and other remote areas of the province of Santiago de Cuba benefit from the donations.
"Thanks to that wonderful team who, since they learned about our work, have been sending help on a weekly basis, primarily clothing, but many other donations are on their way," the activist noted.
In June, Fernández made a call on social media to gather donations for the children and other residents of those communities, who lack basic necessities such as food, clothing, and medicine.
“To those who ask in Santiago de Cuba, in the hills, in the mountains, where many do not want to go, there is a representation of Aliento de Vida; our brother Ander is delivering donations from many of you,” said the activist, hinting that many of these rural communities face inaction and neglect from the regime.
Fernández expressed his gratitude to the wonderful team that, since learning about their work, has continuously sent assistance on a weekly basis. He also thanked those who, despite the challenges, continue to support them in extending the reach of the Aliento de Vida Humanitarian Project.
Recently, the members of this initiative distributed ham and cheese sandwiches to low-income seniors in Havana, aiming to improve the nutrition of this vulnerable group, which has been overlooked by the regime.
Fernández explained on Facebook that they distributed ham and cheese sandwiches to the elderly because he believes it is insufficient to provide them with lunch only twice a week and to reinforce their meals on Fridays. "There is always much more to be done," he stated.
The activist recently requested assistance for a baby girl who is less than two months old and currently hospitalized at the Hijas de Galicia Maternal and Child Hospital in Havana, as she weighs only 2,250 grams.
She noted on Facebook that little Hanna needed formula milk to gain weight and be discharged.
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