The Province of Santiago de Cuba is experiencing a severe drought, one of the worst in its history, with the local situation steadily deteriorating since early 2015. Water reservoirs are at just 27.5% of their capacity, and those the provincial capital - with a population of half a million inhabitants, at just 15.8%. The programme is designed to strengthen capacities for the water management in drought situations in a large city in Cuba. This includes: early warning systems; improved control strategies, distribution and supply of water to reduce losses through leakages; in addition to capacity building; and food production in drought conditions through the efficient use of water. The programme will respond to the needs of improving access to water at household level through the distribution of tanks and hygiene kits, giving priority to the most vulnerable families.