Cuba for Haiti

What you should know about the Cuba for Haiti Campaign

On 12 January 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti. Tens of thousands of people were displaced. Cuba was one of the first countries to lend aid to Haiti, sending relief aid and medical help. Inspired by the humanitarian crisis and Cuba's quick response, the Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association (CCFA) of Toronto began a campaign to provide help to Cuba's efforts. Cuba continues to aid Haiti in its reconstruction and relief efforts.

Why you should you get involved

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere and needs the world community's help to rebuild. Estimates suggest the quake killed 200,000 people and left another 2 million displaced. Even before the quake, the country had be systematically impoverished by dictatorship and American occupation. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that Haiti will need $11 billion in aid over the next decade to rebuild.

Cuba is world renowned for its contributions to disaster relief, but they need the world's help. Cuba is internationally recognized for its disaster relief efforts and general humanitarianism, particularly with respect to medical aid. Cuba also has a decade-long relationship with Haiti. When the earthquake struck, Cuba already had approximately 400 volunteers, 300 of which were medical personnel already working in Haiti. Cuban relief efforts were further assisted by 500 Haitian doctors trained for free in Cuban medical institutions. Cuba has a long history of aiding Haiti and remains one of the most active countries helping Haiti to rebuild.

100% of donations go directly to the Cuban Medical/Disaster Brigade in Haiti. With other charities, donations often go to administrative costs, salaries and other expenses. By donating to Cuba for Haiti, 100% of your donation goes directly to medical support and other aid to Cuba. “After the earthquake Cuba sent 1,300 new, or other additional health professionals in Haiti. Most of them, they are in the province and they are absolutely important for the country. Absolutely.” — Henriette Chamouillet, World Health Organization Representative in Haiti.