About us

What is the CCFA?

The Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association promotes friendship, understanding and co-operation between the peoples of Canada and Cuba. Our activities include exchanges in various areas (i.e. health, education, culture, etc.) as well as the gathering of material aid to Cuba. It is a registered non-profit, NGO, volunteer organization.

The CCFA aims are:

• to promote friendship, respect, co-operation and solidarity between Canadians and Cubans
• to provide information and events about Cuba to the public in areas such as culture, health, education, the arts, the environment, a sustainable economy, Canada-Cuba relations, sports, etc.
• to end the illegal U.S. blockade of Cuba which also affects Canada and facilitate the sending of some medical and educational supplies to Cuba
• to defend both Cuban and Canadian sovereignty from U.S. interference and its deliberate misinformation about Cuba.

Community Outreach and Other Activities

CCFA members attempt to maintain a presence at other community events and encourage participation in the Association and promote awareness and understanding of the Cuban experience, including its ramifications for Canada. Co-operation with other organizations results in joint events and projects.

Since the CCFA believes in building friendship through understanding and co-operation, the Association works with other groups/organizations in British Columbia and across Canada and also in Cuba, on various projects and provides information on Cuba and responds to the media. Special projects are also organized to promote various forms of material aid, provision of medical journals, textbooks, etc. 

Meetings and Cultural Events

Meetings are held a number of times a year and include presentations on contemporary and historical topics such as aspects of Canadian and Cuban relations, the Cuban health system, social development, education, music and culture in general.

Upcoming Events

Membership

Membership is open to residents of Canada who support these aims. Upon payment of the annual membership fee, members are entitled to full participation, including voting rights and receiving the Association’s newsletter.