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Humanitarian aid 12E

Guatemala
Adapting to climate change
Date

October 2011 to March 2012

Financial contribution

CAD$ 375,000

CIDA and Donations from the Canadian public obtained through CECI

Consortium partner

CIDA USAID RTI

Impact for

Nearly 3,000 people

CECI fills the needs of the “12E” tropical storm victims in Guatemala. 

From October 11 to 20, 2011, Central America was devastated by an inundation of rain for ten consecutive days by Tropical Storm 12E, causing floods, landslides and huge property losses.

CECI assistance has focused on families affected in the municipalities of San Jose la Arada, San Jacinto and the San Juan Ermita, in the Chiquimula department, where it operates through a Violence Prevention Program (VPP) implemented by an American NGO called RTI International and USAID funding. These municipalities were badly affected by the torrential rains from Tropical Depression 12E which caused the overflowing rivers, floods and landslides.

Objectives

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Distribution of essential goods

With financial support from the Canadian government and generous donations from the public, the CECI field teams have been able to respond quickly and meet the basic needs of the most afflicted populations of the three targeted communities.

After assessing their needs in collaboration with the local authorities and NGOs, the CECI teams have completed the distribution of kitchen kits, stoves, personal hygiene kits, and cleaning kits.

Support of the reconstructon

Building materials were also provided to 200 families to build temporary shelters and be less exposed to the elements. CECI has also improved access to drinking water for 578 families by giving them water filters, helping to prevent waterborne diseases.

Risk management and prevention

Finally, risk management activities have been planned to prepare these people for any future climate disasters. In all, nearly 3,000 people benefitted from this humanitarian assistance.

Tropical Storm 12E

A devastating disaster

Guatemala is one of the most affected countries in the region. According to data from the Regional Center for Disaster Information for Latin America and the Caribbean (CRID), the strong storm killed 39 with 5 missing, 18 injured, 14,966 displaced, 29,618 evacuees, 78,029 victims, more than 524,480 people affected, and 8,819 homes damaged or destroyed. In addition, about 2,500 hectares of crops were damaged or totally destroyed, which constitutes a high level of economic strain for families.

Results that count

Distribution of equipment and essential goods, including:

462

kitchen kits

200

stoves

202

personal hygiene kits

200

cleaning kits

Our partners

Thank you to our financial, consortium and implementation partners, without whom this project would not be possible.

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