The Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES), with the support of the Government and its partners, continues to provide essential humanitarian support to displaced persons and vulnerable families as part of the Multisectoral Emergency Program.

This large-scale operation includes the distribution of food and hygiene kits, as well as the provision of drinking water for beneficiaries.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, approximately 1,448 gallons of drinking water were distributed at the Ministry of Public Works site. 710 families received no-cook food and essential hygiene items at the National School of the Republic of Ecuador. A total of 9,000 hot meals were distributed at the three targeted reception sites.

Thursday's distributions were successfully completed, followed by those on Friday and Saturday, aimed to strengthen national solidarity and meet the urgent needs of populations affected by the crisis.

This mobilization is the result of close collaboration between several strategic and operational institutions, including :

• The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST);

• The Ministry Delegate for Humanitarian Affairs;

• Public implementing agencies : FAES, National Migration Office (ONM), General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC), National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA), and the Community Police.

Although facing budgetary constraints, the institutions involved remain committed to doing more to support victims and address the most pressing needs.

This initiative is part of a national solidarity effort, reflecting the Government's commitment to providing immediate and concrete assistance to families severely affected by violence by armed groups.

HL/ HaitiLibre