Bringing hope and love to vulnerable children and their families.
Improved relations with the U.S. in recent decades opened up a historic opportunity to support the Church in Cuba—which has experienced remarkable growth. Thirty years ago, only 1% of the population attended weekly services; by 2004, that number had reached 20%. Since then, the growth has been described as “miraculous,” like something out of the book of Acts: the more resistance God’s people faced, the faster the Church grew.
But while the Church is thriving, everyday life for many Cuban families remains incredibly difficult. Most live on around $20 a month, making it hard to meet even basic needs. Parents often struggle to feed their children, and many go to bed hungry. That’s why our program is so vital.
In partnership with Valley of Blessing Church in El Cobre, our program reaches over 800 children each week with nutritious meals, educational support, and discipleship classes. At the heart of it all is the gospel—children are growing in faith and discovering their purpose in Christ. Through ongoing evangelistic outreaches, thousands more children are also hearing the good news, spreading hope far beyond the weekly gatherings.
To help address the daily food insecurity faced by the families we serve, our on-site garden produces fresh food for both our feeding program and the local community. We’re also planning to launch an agricultural training project that will give children hands-on experience in farming and animal care. Together, we’re planting seeds that will bear fruit for generations to come.
Declaring and demonstrating the Good News of Jesus Christ has always been – and will always be – at the heart of everything we do. Our program leaders are closely connected to the local church, and integrate discipleship into their feeding program.
Children are the seeds of the future. When we invest in them, they have the capacity to be agents of change in their communities for generations to come. Our program focuses on the individual needs of each child and reaches out from there to their families and communities.
Our program is holistic, caring for the whole child – their mind, body and spirit. We provide regular meals to children, food baskets for families, special medical assistance, safe drinking water, discipleship, and a caring community.
Gabriel and Leidis, natives to Cuba, are local Christian leaders with a heart for the next generation. We work closely with them to ensure high levels of trust and stewardship in the program.
Monthly giving enables our program to have sustained impact in the lives of children and their community, but every gift of generosity makes a difference.
$25 can provide a nutritious meal and the Gospel to seven children.
As a child sponsor, you’re providing things like nutritious meals, safe drinking water, education, health care, and spiritual instruction. Beyond meeting their critical needs, you’re also building a priceless personal relationship with a child, helping them discover their true worth and God-given potential.
Due to the unique culture of the area we ask that you contact us directly to learn more about how to help children in Cuba, including sponsorship. You can email us at hello@forwardedge.org or call us at (360) 574 -3343.
Teams of 10 or more are invited to go on a 7 to 10-night mission trip to our program in Cuba. You will be the hands and feet of Jesus as you serve children and their families, build relationships, and grow in faith.
Partnering your church or school with our program in Cuba creates a meaningful, long-term, and holistic impact for all parties involved.
