In statements to Prensa Latina during her visit to France, at the invitation of the SPF, Fernández explained that they have been working together for more than 30 years in areas ranging from natural disaster relief to food security.

One of the ongoing initiatives is the so-called Green Santa Claus program, which contributes to improving educational activities and the students’ livelihood in the Cuban province of Camagüey, with particular attention to children with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders and vision and hearing impairments.

According to Fernández, the program has achieved positive results over the past three years in the provinces of Pinar del Río and Mayabeque, in western Cuba, and this time its focus is on the Camagüey Equine Therapy Center.

Based on the expert, a project to support victims of Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo is also underway, as is another in Mayabeque called “Cooperating Differently to Train Actors of Change,” focusing on children and young people to contribute to issues such as combating climate change and preserving breeds.

Fernández participated this week as a panelist in a conference organized by the SPF (Spanish Federation of People’s Rights) to discuss the impact of climate change on exacerbating social injustices and the role of solidarity in this context. “This meeting exceeded our expectations, both in terms of the large number of delegates and the topics discussed, particularly climate justice, and we have had the opportunity to share Cuba’s experiences,” she said.

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