Though it is still the first month of the new year, we are already looking forward to the amazing things God will do through Aliento Cuba. Last year was difficult for many, Cuba included, but the Lord used our organization and the funds from our faithful donors to do some incredible things. Here are some 2020 highlights.

We have given funds to assist the elderly and others in need who were under strict Shelter In Place orders and unable to get vital supplies. We provided a pastor with a motorcycle, a precious commodity, so that he can reach more of his community and spread the Word of God. We have seen the fresh water Lifestraw we helped install last year become a ministry this year, turning into a center where people come to get spiritual and physical water. We helped fund a farm that has fed many in the village of Mayajigua after rations became so restrictive, even rice was hard to find. We also assisted a pastor with motorizing a bicitaxi, which he retrofitted with an electric motor and additional seating in order to better serve his town of Vitoria. All of these projects and countless everyday miracles were reported throughout 2020, made possible by the generous contributions of our donors and through God’s grace.

While we continue to work with several pastors on similar projects, one of our primary focuses for 2021 is raising $10,000 for the farm in the rural village of Mayajigua. This community farm was born as a result of the pandemic, which caused meager rations of food and supplies to become even more scarce. The community, led by the church, decided to plant and cultivate their own farm. Since the summer, 12,000 pounds of rice have been harvested and hundreds of pounds of vegetables. The church hopes to expand their farm to include meat by purchasing pigs and chickens.

In addition to the farm, our partner pastors consistently report the lack of adequate transportation. It is a major problem in Cuba, and has only worsened during the pandemic with limited public transportation. Our desire is to provide four of our pastors with an electric motorcycle to reach people in need. Motorcycles cost $2,500 and would allow many pastors and their communities to gain access to hospitals for medical care and places of worship for spiritual care.

Thank you for your faithfulness in 2020; we hope to continue our partnership with you into this new year. If you are unable to give monetarily, we ask that you would pray for the people of Cuba and that God would continue to lead our ministry. If you are able to donate or become a recurring donor, please visit our website alientocuba.org/give. 

Thank you for your prayers and financial support! We continue to seek and pray for God’s leadership into 2021, and we are hopeful for what the new year will bring.