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Chile helps with Hurricane Earl relief in Belize

By on December 5, 2016
Chile donates to Hurricane Earl relief

Chile donates to Hurricane Earl relief

Belmopan, CAYO. Monday, December 5, 2016. The government of Chile has given US$50,000 to the government of Belize to help with Hurricane Earl recovery efforts.

A handing over ceremony was held this morning in Belmopan where representatives of the National Emergency Management Organization, the government of Chile and the United Nations Development Fund witnessed that handing over of the contribution.

Minister of NEMO Edmond Castro received the contribution on behalf of the government of Belize.

Chile helps with Hurricane Earl relief

Chile helps with Hurricane Earl relief

According to an official release, the government of Belize requested the assistance in the wake of Hurricane Earl which stuck Belize on August third.

The contribution from Chile was made through the Chilean Fund Against Hunger and Poverty.

The official release says that the donation from Chile has been earmarked to support the restoration of agriculture livelihoods in those areas hardest hit by Hurricane Earl.

Within the United Nations system, UNDP is the agency designated to facilitate early recovery efforts in the aftermath of crisis or disasters.

Chile gives US$50,000

Chile gives US$50,000

The funds provided by Chile will support two thousand, five hundred small farmers in the Cayo, Orange Walk and Belize districts, through the repair of small scale agricultural infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Earl, including irrigation systems and greenhouses.

The Chilean Fund Against Poverty and Hunger is funded from an airline tax, and is used to respond to humanitarian emergencies as well as for development programmes.

For Chile, this modest yet significant contribution is a duty based on solidarity and reciprocity, as Chile has on many occasions received assistance from the international community.

It also demonstrates the friendship between Chile and Belize, and offers an opportunity to work alongside the UN system, and UNDP in particular.

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