CUBA FUNDRAISERS
HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR CUBAN MUSICIANS
This section of our site is dedicated to raising money for Cubans and Cuban musicians.
We are always dedicated to supporting the Cuban people, not only with our tourism niche but by providing Cubans with necessities that the brutal U.S. embargo doesn’t allow easy or affordable access to.
Hurricane Melissa Relief — 2025 Campaign Archive
Past campaign: This page records our 2025 relief appeal. For current projects and ways to help, visit The CreatiVrole Project.
Eastern Cuba has been severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with strong winds and heavy rains causing widespread destruction across provinces like Guantánamo, Imías, and San Antonio. Early reports indicate collapsed homes, power outages, and significant losses to local infrastructure, especially in rural communities where recovery resources are often limited.
Continuing Our Mission: From Hurricane Oscar to Hurricane Melissa
For those who have followed our work, you may remember that after Hurricane Oscar in 2024, we organized a small support brigade of four people who personally traveled through some of the hardest-hit areas. Together, with help from our community, we raised around $10,000 and used every dollar—and more—to purchase medicines, food, mattresses, and essential goods. We even rented two jeeps to deliver supplies deep into the mountains, where access was nearly impossible. Havana Music Tours covered additional costs to ensure that every family we reached received real, immediate support.
Our 2025 appeal outlined plans to support families affected by Hurricane Melissa with food and emergency supplies, working through trusted delivery partners. The information below describes that appeal, rather than a newly announced campaign.
Supporting Cuba’s Musicians, Artists, and Their Families
As always, our focus remains on supporting musicians, artists, and their families—the same people who help keep Cuban culture alive through their creativity and resilience. Many of these artists live in vulnerable regions, and when disasters like this strike, they often lose not only their homes but also their instruments and means of livelihood.
Our Commitment to Long-Term Support
Today, visitors can learn about cultural and humanitarian initiatives through The CreatiVrole Project, a separate nonprofit partner. Havana Music Tours contributes 5% of tour revenue to support its work.
For current fundraising priorities, donation options, and recipient information, please review the nonprofit’s current campaign details before giving.
Important Donation Instructions
Please use accurate information when making a donation and follow the payment provider’s requirements. Contact the nonprofit directly if you have questions about a campaign or payment.
This archive does not confirm that the 2025 campaign is still accepting donations.