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Guantánamo... a better world is possible...

When we hear the word “Guantánamo” the first images that likely come to mind are those of prisoners in orange jumpsuits, wire fences, and concrete compounds. Internationally, Guantanamo has come to be a symbol of human right’s abuses and American imperialism as the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and the United Nations have denounced the operation of the American prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

After a century of sugar cane plantations, the land outside the Guantanamo base is now dry and salinated and local farmers are struggling to make ends meet. Although they are located just a few kilometers from the American naval base, the communities in Cuba’s eastern province of Guantanamo seem worlds away. Local people must deal with a degraded environment, a harsh climate, low rainfall, and few material resources; all of which are compounded by the political sensitivity of the area.

Together, we need to prove that Guantanamo can become a symbol of hope, of diversity, and of resisilience. By fostering biodiversity resotration and community development we can help local people reclaim their natural environment and demonstrate that in Guantanamo, a better world is possible.

For a $25 donation you can support the planting of 20 new seedlings in Guantanamo

For a $100 donation you can improve local nutrition and food security by supporting the creation of a kitchen garden for a local family in Guantanamo

For more information please contact Executive Director Jean Arnold at ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca