As mentioned before, the priority areas for the OSE include supporting the most vulnerable population, especially in times of natural disasters. To this end, Mrs. Rossana Briceño along with Elvira Mendez, Counsellor for Belize on the Board of Executive Directors of IDB, presented a monetary donation to HelpAge Belize, Orange Walk Chapter. The purpose of this donation was to provide relief to the victims affected by flooding resulting from hurricanes Eta and Iota. The funds directly benefited victims in the villages of Douglas, San Antonio, Santa Cruz, Santa Martha, San Roman, and Trial Farm in the Orange Walk District.

Additionally, following the aftermath of Hurricane Lisa, Mrs. Briceño accompanied by Elvira Mendez also presented donations from an IDB fundraiser to Liberty Children’s Home and Sister Cecelia Home for the Elderly. This valuable contribution was instrumental in supporting these care facilities in their recovery and maintaining operations. 

Moreover, in response to Hurricane Lisa, the OSE collaborated with private sector partners, SanCas Limited, Nando’s Wholesale, and 123 Supermarket, to present 170 toiletry packages to the MHDFIPA that were distributed to affected families. Lastly, to help with the relief and recovery following Hurricane Lisa, H.E. Rossana Briceño also joined Joel Nagel, Chairman of Caye International Bank Ltd., to deliver a monetary donation to the Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center (DMCCC) to support repairs at the centre.