Volunteer in Cuba with First Hand Aid

Experience the work of First-Hand Aid first hand! Marc Bohland and his team of volunteers in Havana will give you an adventure of a lifetime while spending time in a place that Marc calls his second home. You will spend time in the children's Oncology ward of Havana's central hospital including the elderly dispensaries throughout the city. Share a meal and enjoy the rich culture of the beautiful Island with your new found friends.

We'll be with you every step of the way providing support helping with translation and assisting wherever needed. Is not only about traveling but about making an impact in people's lives and experiencing a new culture. It's about enjoying a rich culture and learning about our neighbours all the while making a difference and changing the world one kid and elderly person at a time. With 100% of your aid and donations going directly to where it is needed hand-to-hand, this is a chance to spend time with the people you are helping and see First-Hand the impact you are making.

How We Help:

Feeding Seniors

This is our flagship program. Although common in the U.S., there is no other meal program like this in Cuba. Each day, we provide a hot meal for more than 40 elderly or disabled Cubans. The people that we provide for have no possible way of finding meals on their own due to physical and/or mental impairments, or because their families have fled the country.

服务于家庭

In addition, we deliver financial assistance to struggling families in Havana. On a monthly basis, we supplement their meager income with financial assistance. It is a small dollar amount by U.S. standards, but it provides significant assistance to people who typically earn less than $30 per month, or cannot earn anything due to disability or age.

Supplying Daily Needs

We deliver personal hygiene products and other supplies to families and clinics in Cuba. Without our help, they would not have access to basic daily products that we take for granted in the U.S., such as deodorant, toothpaste and soap.

提供医疗ical Supplies

We support multiple hospitals in Cuba, including a Havana pediatric oncology ward, pediatric trauma hospital, and a small hospital and clinic in rural Guines. We deliver—in person—aid such as medical equipment, supplies and medication: everything from over-the-counter fever reducers to chemotherapy and hard-hitting antibiotics.