Guantanamo.- Four girls from Guantánamo were honored by the World Food Programme (WFP) during the 2026 WFP in Action National Children’s Visual Arts Competition, with results announced at a ceremony at the National Museum of Fine Arts. The participants included Helen, Ana Karla, Viengsay, and Cira, who showcased their artistic talents.
Ana Karla Rosada Lobaina, from Baracoa, and Viengsay Local Matos, from Guantánamo received an award and an honorable mention, respectively, in the five to eight-year-old category. In the nine to eleven-year-old category, Cira Rojas Martínez from Guantánamo won an award, while Helen Navarro Borrero Martínez from Baracoa earned an honorable mention.
In an interview with the Cuban News Agency, Cira Rojas Martínez shared that her painting, “For a Healthy Life,” emphasizes the importance of caring for natural food sources to sustain human life.
She described her participation in the competition as enjoyable and educational, highlighting its role in promoting better quality of life through food.
WFP representative Etienne Lavande noted that this competition, established in 1998, fosters good eating habits and serves as a platform for merging art and education to enhance awareness of food security and nutrition.
