More than 250 members from all continents make up the XVII International Brigade of Voluntary Work and Solidarity with Cuba May 1st, hosted today by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP).
The members of the 17th May First Brigade, to be held from this Monday until May 4, together with the members of the Ernesto Che Guevara Brigade from Canada, will participate in the celebrations for the International Workers' Day, as it is already traditional, informed the organization.
According to ICAP's call, during their stay in Cuba the brigaders will be able to acquire more knowledge about the current reality and the transformations of the country, despite the intensified policy of economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against the Caribbean nation.
The actions include the usual volunteer work days, visits to places of historical, economic, cultural and social interest and exchanges with the people and representatives of different organizations.
During their stay on the island, the brigadistas will carry out an extensive program which, in addition to the capital, will extend to the provinces of Artemisa (west) and Cienfuegos (center) and mainly the headquarters of the International Camp "Julio Antonio Mella", located in the municipality of Caimito, 45 kilometers west of the Cuban capital.