The "Special Period"

Since 1991, Cuba was experiencing one of the worst times in its history, a period of profound transitions that Fidel Castro had labeled “el periodo especial.” When the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba was sent reeling towards an uncertain future. Citizens were facing harrowing changes and dire hardships. The atmosphere was gloomy. Most of the stores were empty and there were endless lines for everything.
In spite of their difficulties, Cubans are special people. You cannot be indifferent to them. Cubans have enriched my life. The harmony I have with them is more intense, more profound than I have had with any other people.
To date, most Americans know little about Cuba and almost nothing about Cubans...

Your donation to non-profit organization “Help Cuba Now” will make a lasting difference in the lives of Cuban families and children in need. Your generosity provides crucial assistance for Cuban people and children who face extreme poverty, hunger and natural disasters. Your support is urgently needed.

Organization "HELP CUBA NOW" is not about politics, nor is it about differences in opinions or confrontation. We are all about providing relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged citizens of Cuba.

Board of directors:

Tamara Andrianova, President

or the past decade I have been very interested in Cuba and have learned a lot about the tense relationship between US and Cuban governments, which highly increased my interest and curiosity to dig dipper into this subject. My educational experience with a degree in International Relations in People’s University in Kiev, Ukraine, gives me an opportunity to use this knowledge and be a part of this project.

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Maxim Pihan, Senior Adviser

Having been involved first-hand in humanitarian and security missions under the UN flag and other international organizations in war torn Bosnia and Lebanon has made me passionate toward serving others in need. I am proud to be a part of “HelpCubaNow” team in the continuing effort of serving the poor and underprivileged citizens of Cuba, providing humanitarian assistance and relief. With your support we can help change lives for the better.

Inna Souslova, director

If by the certain age (or I’d rather call it level of maturity) every and each of us realized that giving brings more satisfaction than receiving, the world would be better place to live…

Sveta Buyanin, Media and Communications

As a mother of three children, I can empathize with any parent who has had to go through the ordeal of worrying about her child's health. I don't want any mother to experience the helplessness and fear of not being able to help your child due to a lack of resources to doctors and medicine.

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Dannee B. Jones, Bookkeeping

My name is Dannee B. Jones. I have a background in accounting and entrepreneurship. I have always been very involved in volunteerism, which is the foundation of so much good work. As the mother of two children, I have a natural aspiration to make this world a better place.

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