Hand of Hope in Cuba

Population: 11,047,251 - ranks 77th worldwide  
Literacy: 99% 
Official Language: Spanish 
Religion: The 1992 constitution declared Cuba to be secular and discrimination against Christians illegal.
Geography: Area - 110,861 sq. km. It is the largest island in the Caribbean.

Book Translation

Thousands of Joyce's books, translated in Spanish, have been distributed throughout Cuba.

Disaster Relief

• 2017: Hand of Hope partnered with a local ministry to provide food following Hurricane Irma
• 2008: Hand of Hope partnered with several organizations to provide relief after a hurricane.

Feeding Programs

Hand of Hope has served tens of thousands of meals in the country.

Partnership

• Hand of Hope has continually reached out to help the persecuted church in Cuba. In 2003, we hosted an Extreme Weekend Youth Crusade, reaching over 400 youth in communist Cuba. 
• Hand of Hope provided 14 bicycles for Pastors.

Television and Radio

Joyce's Enjoying Everyday Life television shows was previously available in Spanish in select areas of the country.