{"id":926,"date":"2026-05-28T13:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amistadcuba.nl\/?page_id=926"},"modified":"2026-06-15T20:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:39:05","slug":"humanitaire-cases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amistadcuba.nl\/en\/humanitaire-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Humanitarian Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Humanitarian relief cases from Cuba. Here we share personal stories and concrete situations of people and families in need, supported by the Amistad con Cuba Foundation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Direct help * Transparency * Human connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"ZEER<\/span><\/a>

VERY URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP \u2013 Salcedo Family<\/a><\/h2>

31 Aug 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP \u2013 Salcedo Family A mother and her two daughters (8 and 5) in Camag\u00fcey are living in very difficult conditions. The family has no income, little food and no family or other social network to rely on. Especially health\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"\u00c1ngel<\/span><\/a>

\u00c1ngel Daniel (9) urgently needs medical examination<\/a><\/h2>

30 Aug 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

\u00c1ngel Daniel (9) urgently needs medical examination \u00c1ngel Daniel is nine years old and lives in the province of Holgu\u00edn. He lives with his mother, his guardian and his older sister. His mother works as a self-employed worker in a small kiosk. His guardian currently has\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"\u2018Zonder<\/span><\/a>

\u2018Without support or resources, but with confidence\u2019: the story of Yariel Tamayo, a single father in Bayamo who found a helping hand<\/a><\/h2>

29 July 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

\u2018Without support or resources, but with confidence\u2019: the story of Yariel Tamayo, a single father in Bayamo who found a helping hand. By our editorial team. Bayamo, Granma \u2013 28 July 2026 Yariel Tamayo Rodr\u00edguez's life reflects the silent struggle that many...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Help<\/span><\/a>

Help Ana Alejandra (5) to the hospital in Havana<\/a><\/h2>

29 July 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Help Ana Alejandra (5) to the hospital in Havana Ana Alejandra is a five-year-old girl from the province of Holgu\u00edn in Cuba. She has serious heart problems. In March 2026, she underwent surgery at the William Soler Children's Hospital in Havana. During this\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Hulppakket<\/span><\/a>

Aid package for Yuniel and his mother in Santa Luc\u00eda<\/a><\/h2>

14 July 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Aid package for Yuniel and his mother in Santa Luc\u00eda Last weekend, the Stichting Amistad Con Cuba delivered a new aid package to Yuniel and his mother Yamnia in Santa Luc\u00eda. Due to his health, Yuniel requires intensive care every day. His mother\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Opnieuw<\/span><\/a>

Renewed help for two vulnerable families in Holgu\u00edn<\/a><\/h2>

7 July 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Renewed help for two vulnerable families in Holgu\u00edn Over the past two days, our volunteers in Holgu\u00edn 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...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Dringende<\/span><\/a>

Urgent help for Angela (74) from Holgu\u00edn, Cuba<\/a><\/h2>

15 June 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Urgent help for Angela (74) from Holgu\u00edn, Cuba Angela Fonseca is 74 years old and lives in the province of Holgu\u00edn, Cuba. Along with her 84-year-old husband and her adult daughter, she lives in very difficult circumstances. During a home visit from a...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Een<\/span><\/a>

A life-changing gesture: 40 free meals in Pueblo Nuevo, Holgu\u00edn<\/a><\/h2>

15 June 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

A life-changing touch: 40 free meals in Pueblo Nuevo, Holgu\u00edn By Daylen Alberteris Holgu\u00edn, Cuba \u2013 Under a sky that threatened rain but eventually opened up with blessings, a group of volunteers from the Amistad con Foundation\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Yuniel<\/span><\/a>

Yuniel (12) from Rafael Freyre urgently needs help<\/a><\/h2>

12 June 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Yuniel (12) from Rafael Freyre urgently needs help In Santa Luc\u00eda, Rafael Freyre municipality in the province of Holgu\u00edn, lives 12-year-old Yuniel de Jes\u00fas Ram\u00edrez Cruz. Yuniel suffers from a progressive central nervous system disorder, epilepsy and chronic...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Supporters<\/span><\/a>

EFC\u201958 supporters raise almost \u20ac100 for AmiMesa<\/a><\/h2>

6 June 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

EFC\u201958 Supporters raise almost \u20ac100 for AmiMesa By our editorial team A significant amount was raised for AmiMesa, the new meal project of Stichting Amistad con Cuba, during EFC\u201958\u2019s away match against Olympia'28. The supporters travelled by coach\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Een<\/span><\/a>

An invisible thread called friendship<\/a><\/h2>

4 June 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"“AmiMesa”:<\/span><\/a>

\u201cAmiMesa\u201d: a table of friendship in Cuba<\/a><\/h2>

3 June 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

\u201cAmiMesa\u201d: a table of friendship in Cuba On Wednesday 10 June, the Amistad con Cuba Foundation is launching a new initiative: AmiMesa. AmiMesa literally means: \u201cFriendship is served at the table.\u201d And that is precisely what this project is all about. At a time when\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Hoe<\/span><\/a>

How a meeting in 1970 grew into a lifelong friendship<\/a><\/h2>

30 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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\u2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Help<\/span><\/a>

Help Roberto from Holgu\u00edn: living with a disability in difficult circumstances<\/a><\/h2>

25 May 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Help Roberto from Holgu\u00edn: living with a disability in difficult circumstances In Holgu\u00edn, we met Roberto (68), a man who has to fight daily to make ends meet. Roberto lives alone and suffers from a motor disability, which makes walking difficult for him...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Amistadito<\/span><\/a>

Amistadito Children's Aid \u2013 Small gesture, big smile<\/a><\/h2>

24 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Amistadito Children's Aid \u2013 Small gesture, big smile Sometimes something great begins with something small. Meet Amistadito \u2013 a small, round bird with a big heart. He may not be able to fly, but he symbolises something very important: friendship, hope\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Met<\/span><\/a>

It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Vanessa<\/a><\/h2>

20 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a>, Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Stichting<\/span><\/a>

The Amistad con Cuba Foundation officially recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation<\/a><\/h2>

20 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Stichting Amistad con Cuba officially recognised as ANBI\nWe 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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Vanessa\u2019s<\/span><\/a>

Vanessa's struggle has become even harder \ud83d\udc94<\/a><\/h2>

19 May 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Vanessa's struggle has become even harder \ud83d\udc94 \ud83d\udea8 It is with a heavy heart that we share a very concerning update about Vanessa. According to the latest information from Cuba, her medical situation has seriously deteriorated. Her condition has become complicated\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Shop<\/span><\/a>

Shop for Cuba: Give no money, give groceries, dignity and hope!<\/a><\/h2>

15 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Shop for Cuba: Don't give money, give supplies, dignity, and hope! At Stichting Amistad con Cuba, we believe that real help can be tangible. Direct. Transparent. Human. That's why we are proudly launching our newest international service: Shop for Cuba With\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Dringend<\/span><\/a>

Urgent help needed for Vanessa (3)<\/a><\/h2>

13 May 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Urgent help needed for Vanessa (3) \ud83d\udea8 A little girl. A young family. A race against time. This is the story of Vanessa Verdecia Labrada, a brave girl of just 3 years old from Holgu\u00edn, Cuba. Vanessa lives with her parents, Adam Verdecia\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Een<\/span><\/a>

A bridge of love from Canada \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6<\/a><\/h2>

9 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

A bridge of love from Canada \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Today is a day of great gratitude for our foundation. Not just gratitude, but the gratitude that arises when a true story touches hearts\u2026 even thousands of miles away. Following our case\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"“Voices<\/span><\/a>

\u201cVoices of Cuba\u201d \u2013 A New Language Learning Project from the Stichting Amistad con Cuba<\/a><\/h2>

7 May 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

\u201cVoices of Cuba\u201d \u2013 A new language learning project from the Amistad con Cuba Foundation A new educational project from the Amistad con Cuba Foundation The Amistad con Cuba Foundation is currently working on a new project: Voices of Cuba. With this project, we aim in the future to\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Help<\/span><\/a>

Help Marcial from Holgu\u00edn<\/a><\/h2>

2 May 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Help Marcial from Holgu\u00edn. His name is Marcial. He is 83 years old and lives in Holgu\u00edn. When it rains, water floods into his house\u2026 and mud reaches his feet as he tries to sleep. His home has no floor. Just wet earth. When the\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Help<\/span><\/a>

Help Alejandra from Holgu\u00edn<\/a><\/h2>

1 May 2026<\/span> | Humanitarian Cases<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Help Alejandra from Holgu\u00edn \ud83d\udea8 First aid case \u2013 Alejandra (9) from Holgu\u00edn Sometimes a story gets right into your heart. This is the story of Alejandra, a girl of just 9 years old from Holgu\u00edn. Alejandra has been fighting for most of her life for something that for the\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Hulp<\/span><\/a>

Need help in Cuba?<\/a><\/h2>

30 Apr 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Need help in Cuba? Sometimes people need help. For example, with medication, hygiene products, food, or other basic necessities. Do you know someone in Cuba who needs help? Or do you need help yourself? Stichting Amistad con Cuba listens, helps you think things through, and looks at where...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Interviews:<\/span><\/a>

Interviews: What do people in the Netherlands actually know about Cuba?<\/a><\/h2>

28 Apr 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Interviews: What do the Dutch actually know about Cuba? For the launch of the Amistad con Cuba Foundation, we took to the streets with a simple question: What do the Dutch actually know about Cuba? No long conversations. No complicated discussions. Just short, brief...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"In<\/span><\/a>

In Pueblo Nuevo the sun shines just like everywhere else, but the street feels heavier.<\/a><\/h2>

20 April 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In Pueblo Nuevo the sun shines just like anywhere else, but the street feels heavier. Heavy are the steps of the old woman dragging her worn-out slippers, knowing her pension of 1543 pesos is not even enough for a bottle of oil, in the hope of a\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Een<\/span><\/a>

A start. Small perhaps. But real.<\/a><\/h2>

20 April 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

A start. Perhaps small. But real. On Saturday 25 April, we are launching Stichting Amistad con Cuba at Academiehuis De Grote Kerk in Zwolle. A special moment, at which the Cuban ambassador Eva Yelina Silva Walker will also be present. What began as a\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Wat<\/span><\/a>

What we do (and what we don't do)<\/a><\/h2>

17 April 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

What we do (and don't do) The Amistad con Cuba Foundation was established with one goal: to help people who are struggling. Not out of politics. Not out of ideology. But out of humanity. What we do We offer direct and monitored aid to people\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

\"Gerard<\/span><\/a>

From a holiday in Cuba to a mission<\/a><\/h2>

17 April 2026<\/span> | Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>

From a holiday in Cuba to a mission. Not a map. Not a country. No politics. But people. Sometimes something small begins, without you knowing what it will eventually become. For me, it started with a trip to Cuba. No plan, no mission \u2014 just curiosity...<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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VERY URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP \u2013 Salcedo Family<\/a><\/h2>

31 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>

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\u00c1ngel Daniel (9) urgently needs medical examination<\/a><\/h2>

30 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>

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\u2018Without support or resources, but with confidence\u2019: the story of Yariel Tamayo, a single father in Bayamo who found a helping hand<\/a><\/h2>

29 July 2026<\/span><\/p>

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