Seeking understanding between the peoples of the United States and Cuba
Teacher Training 2017 and a new La Guarderia
FA’s activities during Summer 2017 included this year’s training workshop for the teachers of La Guarderia - led by teachers at Havana’s International School - and the opening of the newest pre-school - whose renovation and operations are funded by FA - in Guanabacoa on the outskirts of Havana. Download a copy here.
La Guarderia Graduation and Education Conference
In June 2017, Fundacion Amistad contributed its ideas, advocacy, and financial support towards the education of Cuban youth across the spectrum - from pre-school to secondary education to post-graduate studies. Each opportunity was an affirmation of FA’s mission of meaningful exchange between the American and Cuban people. Download a copy here.
An Ideas Symposium for Vedado
In October 2016, Fundacion Amistad led a symposium with Cuban and American architects, planner, preservationists and educators to explore revitalization ideas and opportunities for the Havana neighborhood of Vedado. Fundacion Amistad nominated Vedado to the World Monuments Fund’s 2016/2017 Watch list of the fifty most endangered places around the world. Download a copy here.
Fundación Amistad’s founder, Luly Duke, and Board member Stephen Johnson were privileged to be in Cuba at the time of President Obama’s visit and attend a number of the events with his delegation during the President’s three days in Havana. (more…)
Be among the first to visit magical, mythical Havana for MUSICABANA, an incredible 4-day festival featuring some of the biggest Cuban and International names in music!
Find out more here.
Ricardo Porro, one of Cuba’s greatest mid-twentieth century architects passed away in Paris on December 25, 2014. The architect, designer and teacher who was best known as the lead designer of Havana’s National Art School will be remembered by his wife Elena, his daughter Gabriela, as well as those who knew and loved his work.
Please, join Fundacion Amistad in the presentation of Havana Modern: Twentieth Century Architecture and Interiors. A new book by Michael Connors in collaboration with Fundacion Amistad.
November 25, 2014
6.30 pm
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Green Library 220
Cuba News reviews Havana Modern, the latest book by Michael Connors.
Center for Cuban Studies
Monthly Film Series
March 19, 2014
For more info and to RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-as-heresy-why-one-writes-a-novel-a-lecture-by-leonardo-padura-tickets-10105960199?aff=efbbt
FIU’s website: http://cri.fiu.edu/events/2014/liberty-as-heresy/
by Cuban Research Institute (FIU)
In this lecture, Michael E. Parmly will challenge audience members to consider for themselves what are the current U.S. interests in retaining the status quo in Guantánamo, against the background of evolving Cuban nationalism.
(Left to Right) Michael Parmly, former US chief of Mission in Cuba. Luly Duke, Jorge Duany, Director of Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University at Michael Parmly’s lecture December 3, Guantanamo and Cuban Nationalism.
Fundación Amistad invites you, in collaboration with the Frost Museum of Miami, Florida, and Mendive Estudio, to a multi-faceted exhibition that explores the visual performance work of Manuel Mendive.