Nederweert-Eind, August 3, 2025. On Sunday afternoon, the Cuba Adelante Foundation, founded by Mieke and Gerard Rutjens, celebrated its 11th anniversary by organizing a fundraising concert in support of its projects in Cuba.
They were joined by Cuban Ambassador Eva Yelina Silva Walker and other representatives from the Cuban Embassy. The ambassador gave a heartfelt speech in which she expressed her gratitude on behalf of the Cuban people to the foundation for its solidarity with Cuba. She also highlighted the importance of the projects carried out and their direct impact on improving the quality of life of sectors of the Cuban population.
Mieke and Gerard organize fundraisers and use the donations to finance repairs and improvements in homes for children without parental care, homes for the elderly, schools, and local industries, mainly in the province of Holguín and the municipalities of Moa and Banes.
The concert given by the excellent musicians Kees & Sonja, Eric Baghuis, and Rob van Reeuwijk was enjoyed by the approximately 150 people who attended the event.
As the ambassador stated during her speech, the event contributes to the international chain of love for Cuba.
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