A group of motorcyclists from the town of Amancio in Las Tunas set off on Tuesday, heading towards the hardest-hit areas in eastern Cuba to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which caused severe flooding and material losses in the region.
This initiative was praised by locals on social media as a spontaneous act of popular solidarity. Miriam CR, a user in the "Revolico Amancio" group on Facebook, expressed her gratitude by writing, "What a joy to see the convoy of motorcyclists from our town of Amancio taking the initiative to show solidarity with the hurricane victims. Thank you, community, because I know many have contributed their small part... May God bless my Amancio people!"
Photos shared online depict dozens of motorcyclists transporting packages, clothing, and food, all mobilized voluntarily to assist the eastern Cuban communities most devastated by the hurricane.
Amid a critical situation, with thousands of families affected, the compassionate actions of these individuals from Las Tunas have become a beacon of hope and mutual support in the face of the crisis that the country is experiencing following Melissa's destructive impact.
International Support and Aid Collection Efforts
Cubans in Miami and Madrid have gathered over a ton of humanitarian aid for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The independent organization "Ciudadanía y Libertad" has announced the successful collection of more than a ton of humanitarian supplies intended for families affected by the hurricane's devastation.
This effort, which engaged Cubans both on and off the island, highlights the immense solidarity of the diaspora in response to the humanitarian crisis affecting thousands of families in Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, Bayamo, El Cobre, Contramaestre, and Palma Soriano.
In just three days, the organization collected 2,314 pounds (1.05 tons, with 1,664 pounds gathered in Miami and 650 pounds in Madrid) of food, hygiene products, and essential medicines, according to a post on their Facebook page.
Understanding the Humanitarian Response to Hurricane Melissa
What prompted the motorcycle convoy from Las Tunas?
The convoy was a spontaneous act of solidarity by motorcyclists from Amancio, Las Tunas, to aid communities severely affected by Hurricane Melissa.
How much aid was collected by Ciudadanía y Libertad?
The organization collected over 2,314 pounds (1.05 tons) of aid, including food, hygiene products, and medicines, in efforts led from Miami and Madrid.
Which areas in Cuba were most affected by Hurricane Melissa?
The areas most affected include Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, Bayamo, El Cobre, Contramaestre, and Palma Soriano.