UNICEF Supports Schools in Eastern Cuba with Resilience Initiatives

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Cuba reported today that it is supporting 30 schools across Guantánamo, Granma, and Santiago de Cuba to advance toward improved water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions through the "Resilient Schools" project.

According to details shared by the international institution on its Facebook social media profile, the "Three Star" methodology guides educational communities in strengthening habits, services, and infrastructure that protect the health and well-being of children and adolescents.

An essential initial step involves collecting baseline data regarding water, hygiene, and sanitation services and access across educational facilities—a process that is already underway.

During the month of July, visits were conducted at facilities in Granma province, including "Ciro Frías Cabrera," "Camilo Cienfuegos," and "Conrado Benítez" in Pilón, as well as "Adalberto Pesant" and "Viet Nam Heroico" in Niquero.

The initiative, funded by the Government of Japan, will benefit over 5,000 students and nearly 1,000 educators who will participate in actions to enhance school resilience.

The "Resilient Schools" project aims to consolidate the capacity of educational centers to maintain essential services, foster healthy environments, and improve preparedness for climatic and contextual risks that could impact the well-being and learning of children.