Lavinia Valbonesi Highlights Relief Work for Families Affected by Ecuador’s Winter Emergency

Quito Desk, Delhi Magazine: Ecuador’s First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi has highlighted the relief work being carried out by her foundation for families affected by heavy rains and flooding across the country. In a recent Instagram post, Valbonesi shared details of her conversation with Teleamazonas, where she discussed efforts to reach families facing difficulties due to the ongoing winter emergency.

Valbonesi is working through Fundación ANA to identify the urgent needs of affected communities and coordinate humanitarian assistance with local institutions and private organisations.

Her latest update comes as several parts of Ecuador continue to deal with the effects of heavy rainfall, flooding and damage to homes and businesses.

Foundation ANA Sends 10 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Galápagos

On November 10, Fundación ANA coordinated its first major shipment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance from Guayaquil to the Galápagos Islands in partnership with Avianca.

The shipment included two water purification plants, mattresses, food supplies, drinking water, hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, medical supplies, kitchen utensils and construction materials.

According to Valbonesi, the assistance is intended to help families recover some of what they lost during the floods. The foundation also plans to organise further deliveries in the coming months through air and sea transport.

The organisation is also working with local communities and businesses to support the recovery of damaged homes and livelihoods.

Families in Santa Elena and Galápagos Receive Attention

Before visiting Galápagos, Valbonesi travelled to Santa Elena, where several families had suffered damage to their homes and businesses because of flooding.

During her visit to Manglaralto, she met a family that had lost its home and committed to supporting efforts to build a new house through Fundación ANA.

She later travelled to Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands, where she met residents and listened to their experiences following the floods.

The foundation is also coordinating with local institutions to identify families’ most urgent requirements and arrange support based on their needs.

Ecuador Faces Widespread Damage from Heavy Rains

The winter emergency has affected several provinces of Ecuador, with flooding and rainfall damaging homes, roads and businesses.

According to figures shared by Ecuador’s government on November 9, the El Niño-related emergency had affected 43,125 people and damaged 13,743 homes across the country. Another 52 homes had been completely destroyed.

The government has also been coordinating humanitarian assistance and financial support for families affected by the emergency.

Valbonesi’s latest message highlights the role of Fundación ANA in supporting affected communities and bringing together private organisations and local institutions to provide assistance.

As recovery efforts continue, the foundation plans to maintain its work in affected areas and help families rebuild their homes and recover essential belongings.

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