Cuba is enduring a cycle of suffering not seen since the “Special Period” in the 1990s

Tightened U.S. sanctions and travel restrictions have choked off the economy, leaving the island with virtually no fuel and a failing power grid. Hospitals are fighting to keep equipment running, pharmacy shelves are empty, and food is increasingly scarce. This is the grim reality of life in Cuba now.

Since 2012, Rainbow World Fund (RWF) has stood in solidarity with the Cuban people, delivering vital aid and hope. Today, we are working with our long-term local partners to ensure aid reaches the island’s most vulnerable communities -- children, seniors, and people with HIV -- in Havana, Matanzas, Santiago de Cuba, and Trinidad.

How we are helping

1. Nutrition for Individuals and Families Living with HIV: We are helping individuals and families living with HIV by delivering tailored "survival kits"—packed with vital protein, milk, and hygiene supplies.

2. Nutrition for Seniors: Many elders in Cuba are left to fend for themselves. Through our Community Table Program, we are providing weekly hot meals and groceries to seniors aged 75 and older, working with local food kitchens and churches to ensure that seniors, particularly those living alone, receive consistent weekly nutrition.

3. Re-establishing support for children and teenagers affected by HIV: We are funding in-person gatherings this summer, bringing youths together for essential medical updates, nutritious meals, and emotional support to ensure they know they are not alone.

4. Medical Aid for children, seniors, and people living with HIV. We are delivering medicines and medical supplies (painkillers, antibiotics, vitamins, baby formula, hygiene products,...) to the most vulnerable Cubans.

You can make a difference! Please select "Cuba Emergency Aid/LGBTQ+ Solidarity Fund" when you donate online.