Meet Annie, a taxi driver from Grenada who became a vital part of the UN’s response to Hurricane Beryl.

After the hurricane struck the island in 2024, UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) — Caribbean partnered with local entrepreneurs like Annie to support recovery efforts on the ground. This collaboration merged immediate humanitarian relief with the creation of sustainable economic opportunities — revitalising livelihoods and promoting community resilience.

Annie’s story is featured in Shared Lives, Shared Future exhibit, celebrating 80 years of United Nations impact across all 193 Member States. Explore more stories: https://www.un.org/en/exhibits/exhibit/un80

“I didn’t know anything about UN Women, and I was very happy to be a part of it. I met other team members who came to Grenada to help with the relief following Hurricane Beryl.”

After Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada in 2024, UN Women supported recovery efforts. Engaging local entrepreneurs like Annie, a taxi driver, UN Women built partnerships that combined immediate relief with lasting empowerment, strengthening livelihoods and community resilience.

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