Forward-Looking
We don’t dwell or remain stuck in the past because we are driven in the present to help shape the future. Naturally, we are informed by history to avoid repeating mistakes. But we choose to focus our energies on activities and projects that enable Cubans to improve the quality of their lives in the present while preparing for the future.
Development Focus
Our projects are based on meeting well-defined development objectives. They must reflect elements of financial and environmental sustainability, have measurable results so that we can determine their effectiveness in meeting development objectives, and be mindful that sustainable development should reflect over the long-run in a just and equitable distribution of benefits. We will seek demonstration projects that inspire others, are scalable and self-sustaining. We will also aim to evaluate our work so that we can improve our strategies.
Long-term Approach and Donor Oriented
We take a long-term and consistent approach, designed to have positive results regardless of geopolitical factors. Our mandate is not to promote the official policies of any country, although all our activities must follow the laws of all countries in which we operate. We promote purposeful, donor-led, -inspired and -funded engagement that supports the Cuban people. Our donors are, in many ways, beneficiaries of our projects.
Philanthropic, not Ideological
We are not a partisan or political organization; we are a philanthropic venture with the single objective of linking donors with projects that will in countless ways support the Cuban people. Our donors may collectively represent diverse political viewpoints, but our mission and our work will always be independent of any political party or ideology. If we have a bias, based on our personal and professional experiences, it is that a mixed economy, which implies a resilient private sector working alongside the state sector, is the best way to grow the Cuban economy in a sustainable way.
Legal Compliance and Transparency
We are advised by several global law firms on a pro bono basis. Working closely with them and Cuban consultants, our activities and projects follow all relevant laws and regulations. We abide by high standards of integrity. We believe in transparency and accountability and manage our affairs accordingly. We want others to learn from our work, just as we want to learn from their work. Lawful and transparent conduct in our affairs is essential to maximize our development effectiveness.
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The Cuba Foundation is a New York State not-for-profit corporation dedicated to fostering development initiatives that directly help the Cuban people. Our mission is powered by your generosity. We are a fiscally sponsored project of Give2Cuba, a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises funds in the United States, provides humanitarian and other assistance to Cuba, and supports philanthropic groups, such as us, with important administrative services. Donors who wish to fund the work of the Cuba Foundation do so by donating to Give2Cuba through the donation box on this page. As required by law, Give2Cuba shall provide donors with a record of their contributions. Such donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent permitted by law. Join our journey. Your donations matter.