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18 Sep 2008

Cuba
Cuba: Reflexiones de Fidel Castro - Dos veces la misma mentira

Report
— Government of Cuba
Basta con ver los cables.

En la reflexión antes de ayer expresé que Cuba no aceptaría donación alguna del gobierno que nos bloquea y que en la Nota diplomática entregada a la Oficina de Intereses de Estados Unidos se solicitaba la autorización para que las empresas norteamericanas nos vendieran material de construcción; la misma no mencionaba en absoluto los alimentos. Se añadía la solicitud de que el comercio de tales materiales se realizara en términos normales, incluidos créditos, lo cual es elementalmente lógico con relación a un país que ha pagado al contado a lo largo de ocho

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16 Dec 2003

Cuba + 7 others
Caribbean Region Appeal No. 01.52/2004

Report
— IFRC
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The International Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The Federation is the world's largest humanitarian organization, and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180 countries. All international assistance to support vulnerable communities seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response, according to the SPHERE Project.
This document reflects a range of programmes and activities to be implemented in 2004, and the related funding
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16 May 2003

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) + 5 others
Latin American Red Cross helps cut disaster risks

Report
— AlertNet
By Ruth Gidley
LONDON (AlertNet) - Disasters triggered by natural events killed 79,000 people in the Americas in the last 10 years, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Red Cross representatives told AlertNet that advance planning and mapping risks were essential, although many people in the continent were vulnerable because of precarious housing and poor health access.

"The numbers of people affected in the United States and Canada are insignificant compared with countries

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01 May 2003

Guatemala + 1 other
Nicaragua and Guatemala communities manage and reduce disaster risks

Report
— UN Development Programme
Nicaragua and Guatemala, battling the onslaught of hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters for decades, are partnering with UNDP to respond to such crises. The aim is to pick up where humanitarian relief leaves off, by putting in place early recovery initiatives to mitigate the worst impact, and enhance preparedness in the rebuilding process.
UNDP has been working with six municipalities in northern Nicaragua to support risk management. This project helps communities reduce disaster risks by incorporating risk management training and supporting
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14 Apr 2003

Cuba
Cuba keeps hurricane casualties to a minimum

Report
— AlertNet
Every year, hurricanes destroy hundreds of houses and businesses and cut off water supplies in Cuba, yet people rarely die. A week after U.S. researchers predicted that the 2003 hurricane season in the Atlantic would be twice as severe as last year, Xavier Castellanos of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) told AlertNet how good evacuation procedures and coordination with the Cuban government prevent hurricanes from becoming disasters.
AN: How bad is the hurricane season in Cuba?

XC: The hurricane season in Cuba

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27 Nov 2002

Belize + 7 others
Caribbean: Appeal No. 01.23/2002 Programme Update No. 3

Report
— IFRC
The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 178 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org
Appeal Target: CHF 3,322,922 (USD 2.1 million; EUR 2.3 million) Beneficiaries/target groups (if available):
Period covered: I July - 30 September 2002
Last Programme Update (no. 2) issued 19 August 2002

IN BRIEF

Appeal coverage: 90.3%

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09 Sep 2002

Cuba + 1 other
Caribbean: Hurricane Michelle information bulletin No. 7/02

Report
— IFRC
DREF Allocated: NONE
This Information Bulletin is being issued based on the needs described below reflecting the information available at this time. It was agreed with the Cuban Red Cross not to launch an appeal or this operation. Activities are expected to conclude b the end o August 2002.

The Situation

Hurricane Michelle, a category 4 storm, hit the southern coast of Cuba on 4 November 2001, with maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h (135 mph), causing extensive damage as it crossed the island from south to northeast. Despite the strength of the hurricane,

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16 Jul 2002

Afghanistan + 16 others
ECOSOC: Dialogue on access to vulnerable groups in complex humanitarian emergencies, natural disasters

Report
— UN Economic and Social Council


ECOSOC/6020
2002 Substantive Session
25th and 26th Meetings (AM & PM)

The Economic and Social Council continued its humanitarian affairs segment at the highest level today, in an interactive dialogue on reaching vulnerable groups in the context of complex humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters, and on the transition from relief to development in that same context.

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28 Jun 2002

Belize + 6 others
Pan American Disaster Response Unit Appeal No. 01.18/2002 programme update No. 1

Report
— IFRC


This Programme Update is intended for reporting on Annual Appeals.
Appeal Target CHF 1,916,067
Period covered. 1 January - 31 May 2002.

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 58.7%

Related Appeals: 01.19/2002 Central America; 01.20/2002 Guatemala; 01.21/2002 Honduras; 01.22/2002 South America; 01.23/2002 Caribbean

Outstanding needs: CHF 791,634 (USD 533,482/EUR 537,828)

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06 Jun 2002

Cuba
Cuba recovers from Hurricane Michelle updated Spring 2002

Report
— Catholic Relief Services
The destructive effects of Hurricane Michelle can still be seen almost six months after the storm slammed into Cuba last November. Although roads have been repaired and electricity restored in all the villages, most of the 60,000 people affected by the storm continue to live in damaged homes. The hurricane ripped the roofs off of many of the homes exposing their interiors to the elements.
Although the government has helped with the reconstruction efforts, lack of money and materials are causing difficult delays. This is especially true in the provinces of Matanzas and Santa
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15 May 2002

Honduras
Honduras: Annual Report (Appeal No. 01.28/2001)

Report
— IFRC
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This Annual Report is intended for reporting on the Federation's Annual Appeals only.
Appeal Target: CHF 2,024,137

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 45.6%

Related Appeals: 01.26/2001 Central America; 01.21/2002 Honduras

Summary/Update: During 2001, the Honduran Red Cross responded to emergency situations with newly trained national intervention team (NIT) members. An evaluation of the HRC disaster prevention campaign took place; following modifications based on recommendations, this will be re-launched in 2002. In September, the XVII Presidents and

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08 May 2002

El Salvador + 3 others
A wake-up call on Central America

Report
— Refugees International
Central America needs help. Dismal weather, low coffee prices, social problems, and bad government make for a potentially explosive situation. Central America is just outside America's back yard. Mounting poverty, human suffering and threats to past political gains pose threats not only to the region but to the United States as well.
There is also a direct social and economic link between Central America and the United States. Billions of dollars are sent home annually by hundreds of thousands of Central Americans working
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03 May 2002

Belize + 7 others
Central America: Annual Report (Appeal 01.26/2001)

Report
— IFRC
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This Annual Report is intended for reporting on the Federation's Annual Appeals only.
Appeal Target: CHF 3,951,408 - revised 9 August to CHF 3,155,099 - USD1.9m / EUR2.lm

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 86.1 %
Related Appeals: 01.25/2001 Pan-American Disaster Response Unit; 01.27/2001 Guatemala; 01.28/2001 Honduras; 01.29/2001 Nicaragua

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03 May 2002

Antigua and Barbuda + 15 others
Caribbean: Annual Report (Appeal No. 01.32/2001)

Report
— IFRC
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This Annual Report is intended for reporting on the Federation's Annual Appeals only.
Appeal Target: CHF 4,447,824 (USD 2.7ml EUR 3m)

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 54.8%

Related Appeals: 01.23/2002

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02 May 2002

Honduras
Hurricane Michelle survivors helped by ADRA

Report
— Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
Silver Spring, Maryland - The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) assisted more than 2,000 families after Hurricane Michelle dumped heavy rains on northern Honduras in early November 2001, according to the final aid report.
With an active presence in the flood region, ADRA Honduras delivered relief supplies to the towns and villages of La Ceiba, Tela, El Progreso, La Lima, Baracoa, Campana, Las Cuarentas, Tocoa, Trujillo, Tocamacho, and Olanchito. ADRA=B9s aid included food, medicine, clothing, and mattresses.

Rice, beans, sugar, corn meal, and cooking

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09 Apr 2002

Cuba + 1 other
Caribbean: Hurricane Michelle information bulletin No. 6/02

Report
— IFRC
This Bulletin is being issued based on the needs described below reflecting the information available at this time. While the Federation had intended to launch a Preliminary Appeal, the strategy had been adjusted and donors are now requested to direct their contributions to the Federation's Annual Appeal for the Caribbean Region Programmes, indicating "Hurricane Michelle-contribution for Cuba".
The Situation

Hurricane Michelle, a category 4 storm, hit the southern coast of Cuba on 4 November 2001, with maximum sustained

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06 Apr 2002

Cuba
Qatar gives Cuba one million to repair hurricane-damaged hospital

Report
— Agence France-Presse
HAVANA, April 6 (AFP) - The emir of Qatar has donated one million dollars to the Cuban government to help repair a hospital in Havana damaged by Hurricane Michelle, which swept the island last November, officials said Saturday.

More than 2,900 people work at the 950-bed hospital in the Cuban capital, which suffered extensive damage and five casualties during the hurricane.

Cuban President Fidel Castro welcomed the "generous gift" offered by Qatar's embassy here, noting that the Cuban people do not expect handouts, and normally rely on their own resources.

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05 Apr 2002

El Salvador + 3 others
Drought in Central America threatens thousands

Report
— World Vision
SAN JOSE. 5 April. Hundreds of thousands of people across Central America are becoming increasingly desperate for food and at risk of starvation as they anxiously await the arrival of this year's rainy season, due to start next month, which will allow them to plant their primary crops.
Last year's severe drought, combined with natural disasters in the region and a fall in international coffee prices reducing opportunities for work, has left around 870,000 people in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras with little or no food until the next harvest in August.
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03 Apr 2002

Afghanistan + 20 others
Germany: Humanitarian assistance by the Federal Foreign Office in the year 2001

Report
— Government of Germany
In 2001, the Federal Foreign Office Task Force for Humanitarian Aid funded aid projects around the world to a tune of DM 131.6 million (67.1 million euro), representing an increase of 13% on the year 2000. A total of approximately 470 projects were financed, of which 40 projects were concerned with humanitarian demining.
The upward trend will be continued in 2002 with financial resources totalling 86 million euro available. The regular budget for humanitarian relief measures is admittedly somewhat smaller than in the previous year (38 million euro), as is the regular

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