HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 14 (ACN) The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID by its Spanish acronym) reported today that it has sent to Cuba a humanitarian shipment of basic necessities for the people affected by Hurricane Ian on the island.
According to a press release from AECID, the donation departed on Saturday by sea from its warehouse in Panama, and includes hygiene and kitchen kits, 900 sets of sheets, 450 water drums, 600 zinc roofing sheets and plastic tarpaulins.
The cargo, valued at some 100,000 euros, will be distributed by the Provincial Government of Pinar del Rio(westernmost province) to the most affected families.
This shipment complements the Spanish Cooperation's contribution of 100,000 euros to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' appeal and is part of Team Europe operations, an initiative of the EU that facilitates the transport of humanitarian goods in order to improve the arrival and impact of aid at its destination.
Spain sends humanitarian aid to Cuba after hurricane Ian
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