The objective of the UCCANF chapter is two-fold: awareness and support. UCCANF is a vehicle for project-oriented activism.
UCCANF will monitor the issue of human rights in Cuba and develop awareness of the continued violations in Cuba as well as highlight the efforts of Cuban activists. In addition, UCCANF members will communicate with activists on the island and related international organizations to directly support the efforts to achieve Human Rights in Cuba. As such, UCCANF works with the Cuban-American National F
12/09/2011
Tomorrow is International Human Rights Day! Check out this link below for great ideas on how you can support it...
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Day2011/Pages/HRD2011.aspx
Human Rights Day 2011 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
11/07/2011
Go to Bat for Cuba A project to collect used baseball equipment for children in Cuba.
09/13/2011
Great Article about the Go to Bat for Cuba project...congratulations again to Derek, Adrian, and everyone else with G2B4C for all they've accomplished
Belen, Columbus alumni look to send baseball equipment to Cuban youth - West Miami-Dade - MiamiHeral A pair of University of Pennsylvania students from Miami-Dade are collecting baseball equipment to send to Cuba.
08/18/2011
Great new project to gather baseball equipment for marginalized Cuban youth on the island...check out www.facebook.com/gotobatforcuba
Go to Bat for Cuba Go to Bat for Cuba - Description: Several friends and I have started this initiative called "Go to Bat for Cuba" this year. The purpose of this initiative is to collect used baseball equipment and send them to underprivileged children in Cuba. Despite baseball’s designation as Cuba’s undisputed ...
07/29/2011
How do you feel about the possibility of travel restrictions being tightened?
Cuban-Americans fret over travel restrictions home - Nation Wires - MiamiHerald.com Sonia Rodriguez whipped up milk-and-espresso drinks at the Latin American Grill as talk turned to a new push in Congress to tighten restrictions on travel to Cuba. Like growing numbers of Cuban-Americans, she's worried about the U.S. reinstating strict limits on how often she can visit relatives and
07/11/2011
How do you feel about Anthony Bourdain's visit to and impression of Cuba for his season premier of "No Reservations"?
Overhead Bin - Anthony Bourdain on taking 'No Reservations' to Cuba In the season premiere of "No Reservations" airing tonight, host Anthony Bourdain visits Cuba for the first time.
07/01/2011
Great video of Bono in support of the Cuban people and leading activist Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet...needless to say, the crowd in Miami was VERY pleased
#Cuba: Bono de U2 hace homenaje a Oscar Elias Biscet en concierto Miami Video original tomado de youtube: http://youtu.be/8Twi9nrKPf8
06/23/2011
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Great selection of Cuba-related books for sale! Part of our fundraising efforts. Take a look over our selection and place your bet!
06/23/2011
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2011-06-23/news/cuba-s-new-entrepreneurs-ponder-their-future/
Cuba's new entrepreneurs ponder their future - Miami New Times It's a typical day in Buenavista, a heavily populated neighborhood in the coastal municipality of Playa, in Havana, Cuba. Along Calle 70, where a shaded promenade runs down the street, children play baseball with makeshift bats while couples canoodle on benches and older men slam dominoes on tables ...
05/19/2011
Great article in the Miami New Times today
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2011/05/nine_ways_to_get_your_ass_kick.php
Nine Ways to Get Your Ass Kicked at Cuba Nostalgia Expo Listen, you don't establish the credibility and following that Cultist has in the community by badmouthing your largest reader...
John Martin's Irish Pub & Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
6:00pm-8:00pm
Come catch the NFL Draft's First Round AND Free Drinks sponsored by Johnnie Walker and Harp Lager in benefit of UCCANF.
Suggested minimum donation $20.00
To register, visit www.globalgiving.org/projects/uccanf and make a donation to our campaign.
Email [email protected] with your name to complete your registration.
04/11/2011
Help these dissidents maintain their voice in Cuba by donating to UCCANF TODAY at www.globalgiving.org/projects/uccanf
Advancing Human Rights with the use of Technology UCCANF aims to procure and transport information technology as well as provide training on its use for Cuba’s Civil Society activists. With a particular focus on the Youth in Cuba, this project will empower young activists to demand Human Rights, disseminate their message across the globe through mo