One Week after Irma, Cuban Damage Increasingly Alarming
"I still can’t believe it – it is sad to lose it all – to wake up and see that everything is beneath rubble"
History of CARE International's work in Cuba
CARE International began its work in Cuba in 1995, and initially supported Cubans through economic instability by ensuring that food was available and accessible to those facing food insecurity.
What CARE International does in Cuba
Cuba faces risks from natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, and floods. Because of this, much of our approach focuses on building resilience to both humanitarian emergencies and slow-onset disasters.
Today, our work in Cuba focuses on:
- Promoting sustainable livelihoods
- Water and sanitation
- Disaster risk reduction, the climate emergency adaptation, and emergency response
- Gender equality