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‘Without support or resources, but with confidence’: the story of Yariel Tamayo, a single father in Bayamo who found a helping hand
‘Without support or resources, but with confidence’: the story of Yariel Tamayo, a single father in Bayamo who found a helping hand. By our editorial team. Bayamo, Granma – 28 July 2026 Yariel Tamayo Rodríguez's life reflects the silent struggle that many...
Renewed help for two vulnerable families in Holguín
Renewed help for two vulnerable families in Holguín Over the past two days, our volunteers in Holguín have once again been able to support two vulnerable families with food and hygiene products. Thanks to the support of our donors, two families were able to...
A life-changing gesture: 40 free meals in Pueblo Nuevo, Holguín
A life-changing touch: 40 free meals in Pueblo Nuevo, Holguín By Daylen Alberteris Holguín, Cuba – Under a sky that threatened rain but eventually opened up with blessings, a group of volunteers from the Amistad con Foundation…
EFC’58 supporters raise almost €100 for AmiMesa
EFC’58 Supporters raise almost €100 for AmiMesa By our editorial team A significant amount was raised for AmiMesa, the new meal project of Stichting Amistad con Cuba, during EFC’58’s away match against Olympia'28. The supporters travelled by coach…
An invisible thread called friendship
An invisible thread called friendship By: Marcos Antonio Almarales There are bridges that do not appear on maps. They are not built of steel, concrete, or any of those materials that engineers measure in metres and tonnes. They are made of something much lighter and yet…
“AmiMesa”: a table of friendship in Cuba
“AmiMesa”: a table of friendship in Cuba On Wednesday 10 June, the Amistad con Cuba Foundation is launching a new initiative: AmiMesa. AmiMesa literally means: “Friendship is served at the table.” And that is precisely what this project is all about. At a time when…
How a meeting in 1970 grew into a lifelong friendship
How a meeting in 1970 grew into a lifelong friendship In mid-May, we read an article in De Stentor about the Amistad con Cuba Foundation. It immediately caught our attention: a foundation in Zwolle dedicated to helping Cubans who need assistance….
Amistadito Children's Aid – Small gesture, big smile
Amistadito Children's Aid – Small gesture, big smile Sometimes something great begins with something small. Meet Amistadito – a small, round bird with a big heart. He may not be able to fly, but he symbolises something very important: friendship, hope…
It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Vanessa
It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Vanessa. It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Vanessa. Three-year-old Vanessa passed away today, around 4:00 PM Cuban time, in the…
The Amistad con Cuba Foundation officially recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation
Stichting Amistad con Cuba officially recognised as ANBI We are proud to share a significant milestone within our foundation: Stichting Amistad con Cuba has been officially recognised as an ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation). This recognition by the Dutch Tax Administration is…