Religion: 38% Catholic, 35% non-religious, 17% Spiritist, 5% Protestant and Independent, 5% other
Population: 11.4 million
People Groups: 51% Mulatto, 37% white, 11% African descent, 1% Chinese
Languages: Spanish
Government: Republic of Cuba, a Communist state since 1959.
Capitol: Havana, also the largest city, population 2.2 million
Area: The Republic of Cuba encompasses more than 4,000 islands and cays; the main island is the largest in the West Indies at 42,803 square miles
Climate: Tropical, moderated by trade winds
Literacy Rate: 97%
In 1991 there were 1,100 churches in Cuba, and today there are over 15,000 churches and house churches. While religious equality is a freedom to all, the Cuban people live in abject poverty with an average income of $15 USD per month. The Cuban church desperately needs help from their brothers and sisters outside.
Because of the most recent political shifts in this country of over 11 million people, WorldServe remains attentive to new opportunities in sharing the Gospel. The inviting hearts of children and adults alike reveal their need and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Providing the people with Bibles, children's books, and emergency assistance in times of crisis ignites a hope in the Lord to a Christ-starved nation. God's Word is alive and continues to spread through the economically impoverished country.
Read below about the three major initiatives that WorldServe is carrying out in Cuba.
Bible Distribution
WorldServe and the American Bible Society teamed up to deliver 200,000 children's Bibles in the country of Cuba – the largest shipment ever delivered to Cuba to date! Through the Precious Cargo initiative, our mission is to continue taking God's Word to the people of Cuba.
• WorldServe in Cuba – Making History
Emergency Aid
The Needs for Friends initiative establishes our purpose to be "ground ready" by immediately responding to the needs and assisting the Cuban people during times of crisis - showing mercy in disasters and difficult times.
• Needs for Friends: Mercy in Times of Crisis
• Unity in the Storm
