SEND URGENT AID TO CUBA WITH THE ASSATA SHAKUR BRIGADE
As the US blockade on Cuba is escalated further, we are taking urgently needed medical supplies and solar-powered equipment to Cuba in April. We will be delivering this in person to hospitals and schools. Please donate to get life-saving aid to Cuba and break the blockade.
The situation in Cuba
Right now, Cuba is forced to ration fuel as the United States has imposed an oil blockade on the island. The little fuel remaining is being distributed to keep hospitals functioning, buses running, and schools operating. In the current serious situation, airports can no longer refuel and flightshave been cancelled; universities have closed for one month; and all transport and infrastructure is being severely limited.
This is a man-made situation. People in Cuba are not able to get basic necessities because of the blockade. Despite this, for 66 years, Cuba has continued to provide world-class free healthcare for its population and continued to send thousands of international medical brigades to support countries across the world. Cuba has the highest literacy rate in the world at 100%. For decades, Cuba has been providing support for anti-colonial movements across the world and continues to support countries like Palestine, where it has been providing free education for students from since 1982.
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How funds will be used.
We will be travelling to Cuba in April 2026, where we will deliver these supplies to hospitals in Havana and Cienfuegos, and to centres in Havana for distribution. All money donated here, and from in-person fundraisers, will be used to purchase supplies. Brigade members who will be travelling to Cuba are self-funding to deliver this aid.
Your Call to Action
In the face of this urgent and worsening situation, our material solidarity is imperative. We are speaking with our friends in Cuba who are hopeful they will overcome this situation, and are grateful for all of the solidarity shown across the world. Let's grow our solidarity for the Cuban people as they face US imperial attacks on their country. Let Cuba live!
FAQ or Contact
If you have any questions or would like to help us to organise a fundraiser locally to you, please get in touch at assatashakurbrigade@gmail.com
