Over the past several years, I’ve developed close friendships with people in Cuba, especially Vivian and her family in Havana. As conditions there have become increasingly difficult, I’ve been looking for practical, reliable ways to help.
The challenges are very real: frequent and prolonged electrical outages, shortages of food and basic supplies, difficulty obtaining medications and household necessities, and an economy in which everyday essentials can be extraordinarily expensive relative to local incomes.
Along the way, I’ve learned a great deal about what actually works when trying to help friends in Cuba from the United States.
This page brings those options together in one place.
You do not need to make a large contribution to make a difference. Sometimes a phone recharge, a bag of groceries, or a relatively small amount of cash can be enormously helpful.
One thing I’ve learned through all of this is that help does not have to be dramatic to matter. A phone recharge can keep someone connected.
A grocery delivery can relieve the pressure of figuring out how to feed a family that week.
A small amount of cash can help with transportation, medicine, household supplies, or an unexpected expense.
And helping Vivian’s family install solar power could provide something even more lasting: greater stability and independence during increasingly frequent electrical outages.
If contributing financially isn’t something you can do, simply sharing this page with others who may be interested is also a meaningful way to help.
If you have questions about any of these options or would like help figuring out the best way to contribute, please feel free to contact me.
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