20/08/2024
Following Y.E.A.C Saint Lucia’s initial visit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where we gathered crucial information on how Caritas Antilles could assist the affected islands, we returned with essential hurricane relief items, including solar lanterns, female hygiene kits, and disaster kits. Our journey began on Saturday, August 3rd, as we sailed to the islands of Mayreau and Canouan, both severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl. We observed houses with missing roofs, uprooted trees and poles, and boats washed up on the beautiful white sand beaches now devastated by the storm. Our team of Y.E.A.C volunteers set up distribution points and provided much-needed supplies to eligible households.
On Sunday, August 4th, we visited Union Island, which had also suffered extensive damage. The island was strewn with debris—vehicles without windscreens, galvanized sheets scattered across open fields, and walls partially collapsed from buildings. We drove around the island, stopping at various locations to distribute supplies. Despite the devastation, the residents of Mayreau, Canouan, and Union Island have shown remarkable resilience and determination to restore their beautiful islands. Caritas Antilles, with the support of Y.E.A.C Saint Lucia volunteers, remains committed to assisting our sister islands during this challenging time.
