Launched in April by Soutien Direct International in response to the rapidly changing situation in Cuba, the Program to Document Living Conditions in Havana aims to collect, organize, and analyze data directly in the field, among families living in precarious conditions. This program arose from a clear observation: the […]
Cuba — Water Supply Challenges in Havana
When people talk about the crisis in Cuba, they almost always think of food. Yet water is an equally critical issue—often less visible, but deeply embedded in the daily lives of residents. In Havana, access to water depends not only on its availability, but also on its ability to flow. The system […]
Radio-Canada on the ground in Cuba with Soutien Direct International
Two weeks ago, the Radio-Canada team contacted us to come and see our work on the ground in Havana, alongside our team of volunteers. This report documents our efforts and the impact of our work, made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. We invite you […]
Cuba — Radio-Canada features our coordinator Yuni
In a recent Radio-Canada article, Yuni shares her perspective on life in Cuba. Living in Havana, she has firsthand experience of what families go through on a daily basis: power outages, difficulties accessing essential resources, and constant uncertainty. Her account is simple, human, and candid. Through this article, […]
Soutien Direct International in a radio interview with Yannick Dumont-Baron
In a recent radio report by Yannick Dumont-Baron for Radio-Canada, our work on the ground is highlighted through an immersive experience in Havana. The report explores both our concrete actions and the daily reality of the families we meet. Between the challenges of accessing food, power outages, and […]
More than 100 families supported in Cuba
Since February, Soutien Direct International has been active on the ground in Havana with a clear mission: to provide concrete, direct, and compassionate assistance to families living in precarious circumstances. In less than two months, the results are already evident: we are now supporting more than 125 families. This figure reflects a […]
Why our mission is focused on Havana
At Soutien Direct International, we have made a clear choice: to step in where the need is most urgent. Today, that place is Havana. According to recent economic data, Cuba is in the midst of a deep crisis. The country has one of the lowest per capita GDPs in Latin America, severely limiting families’ ability to […]








