Soutien Direct International is proud to announce a $15,000 contribution from the Société des Missions Étrangères du Québec to strengthen its humanitarian efforts on behalf of Cuban families. This significant contribution will enable our team to provide direct food assistance to a greater number of families living in a situation of extreme […]
The Canadian Embassy in Cuba recognizes the impact of Soutien Direct International with a $35,000 contribution and a solar-powered electric vehicle
June 30, 2026, will remain a memorable day for Soutien Direct International. It underscores the recognition of our humanitarian mission in Cuba and the impact we are privileged to have on the most vulnerable families. This is a significant acknowledgment from the Canadian Embassy in Cuba. Given the current situation in Cuba, the embassy […]
François Marotte, founder of Soutien Direct International, was a guest on the program *Tout terrain* (Radio-Canada) with Manon Globensky
François Marotte, founder of Soutien Direct International, had the honor of appearing on the program *Tout terrain*, hosted by Manon Globensky on Radio-Canada. He kicked off the series “Les lauréats de l’ombre” (The Unsung Heroes), which spotlights lesser-known but essential figures. During the interview, he discussed the situation in Cuba, […]
Soutien Direct International — New Goal: To Help More Than 1,000 Families in Havana
Since March 2026, Soutien Direct International has been carrying out a direct humanitarian mission in Cuba to support families living in conditions of severe hardship, primarily in several areas of Havana. After three months of operations on the ground, we wanted to take a moment to provide an update on this humanitarian initiative […]
Soutien Direct International is appealing to donors for a solar energy system to support its humanitarian operations in Cuba
As of Monday, June 1, we have raised $625 in donations for this campaign. For several months now, the energy situation in Cuba has continued to deteriorate. In Havana, prolonged power outages are now affecting every aspect of daily life, including humanitarian operations carried out directly on the ground. Faced with this […]
Cuba — Soutien Direct International Expands Its Humanitarian Efforts Across the Country
Since we launched our humanitarian operations in Cuba, our mission has always been guided by a simple goal: to provide concrete, compassionate, and direct assistance to families living in extremely precarious conditions. Over the past few months, our efforts have focused primarily on Havana, where the situation remains extremely […]
Program to Document Living Conditions in Havana
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 […]
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 […]










