Proyecto Estoy Contigo / I Stand With You Project

A Tornado of damage calls for a Tornado of Aid!

This campaign’s purpose is to raise funds to send humanitarian aid to the families affected by the passing of a Tornado in La Habana, last January 27^th, 2019. The funds will be used to send people-to-people aid to the affected families, prioritizing those most vulnerable such as seniors, children, and sick people.

Legal Resources:

This campaign is NOT in violation of any existing regulation by the United States government.

For OFAC clarification, please note:

31 CFR § 515.570 - Remittances

(g)Remittances to certain individuals and independent non-governmental organizations in Cuba. Remittances by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction to individuals and independent non-governmental entities in Cuba, including pro-democracy groups and civil society groups, and to members of such groups or organizations, are authorized for the following purposes, provided that the remittances are not made from a blocked source:

(1) To support humanitarian projects in or related to Cuba that are designed to directly benefit the Cuban people, as set forth in §515.575(b);

(2) To support the Cuban people through activities of recognized human rights organizations, independent organizations designed to promote a rapid, peaceful transition to democracy, and activities of individuals and non-governmental organizations that promote independent activity intended to strengthen civil society in Cuba; and