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Emergency Grant in response to hurricane disasters in the Caribbean countries of Jamaica, Republic of Cuba and Republic of Haiti
November 18, 2025
On November 18, the Government of Japan decided to extend an Emergency Grant of USD 4 million to Jamaica, Republic of Cuba and Republic of Haiti, in response to the devastating damages caused by Hurricane “Melissa” that struck the Caribbean region.
With this Emergency Grant, Japan will implement humanitarian assistance in such areas of food, shelters and health through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The Government of Japan intends to closely coordinate with relevant countries and organizations for the earliest recovery of the affected areas.
(Reference) Implementing agencies, areas of assistance and disbursement amount
- Jamaica
- WFP: Food [USD 1 million]
- IFRC: Shelter and Health [USD 1 million]
- Cuba
WFP: Food [USD 1 million] - Haiti
WFP: Food [USD 1 million]