On Thursday, June 19th, Hurricane Erick struck the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero with unexpected and unusually severe force for this time of year. In Guerrero, the rural municipalities of Cuajicuilapa, Ometepec, and San Nicolas have been among the hardest hit. Despite the severity of the damage, they are not receiving the emergency support they need. We are calling on your solidarity to help us bring urgent relief to these neglected areas.
On Thursday, June 19th, Hurricane Erick struck the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero with unexpected and unusually severe force for this time of year. The storm took communities by surprise, leaving behind a trail of devastation-damaged homes, flooded fields, and families cut off from basic resources.In Guerrero, the rural municipalities of Cuajicuilapa, Ometepec, and San Nicolas have been among the hardest hit. Despite the severity of the damage, they are not receiving the emergency support.
We are calling on your solidarity to help us bring urgent relief to these neglected areas. Your donation will help deliver essential food and supplies to families who have lost everything. These are resilient communities-many of them Indigenous and Afro-descendant-accustomed to facing adversity, but no one should have to go through this alone.
Beyond the immediate response, your support will help lay the foundation for long-term recovery. It can enable communities to rebuild their livelihoods, strengthen local food systems, and improve their resilience to future climate events-ensuring that the impact of your generosity extends far beyond the emergency.
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