Galician Descendants in Cuba Offered Scholarships and Job Contracts to Return to Galicia

The Secretary General of Emigration for the Xunta de Galicia, Antonio Rodríguez Miranda, conducted an informative session in Havana, gathering around 500 participants. The session aimed to highlight the various aids and opportunities available for Galicians abroad who are interested in returning to their homeland.

During the event, Miranda emphasized the Retorna Cualifica Empleo Program, which facilitates the return of Galician emigrants to the Spanish autonomous community with a signed job contract from their country of residence. "This pioneering program seeks to match the employment needs of returnees with available vacancies in Galician companies, thus easing their integration into the labor market and ensuring economic stability for those who decide to come back," Miranda explained, as reported by the digital portal Crónicas de la Emigración.

The Xunta de Galicia has committed a substantial investment as part of the Estratexia Galicia Retorna, backed by 175 million euros and consisting of 37 measures aimed at education and professional integration.

Support for Galicians in Cuba Wishing to Return

Cuba ranks as the third country with the highest number of Galician descendants, approximately 50,000 residents, only surpassed by Argentina and Brazil. Within this framework, the Xunta has reinforced its commitment to the Galician community on the island, offering mechanisms to facilitate their return and reintegration into Galicia.

For those Galicians seeking to return but are not of working age, the Xunta has developed a scholarship system focused on educational programs linked to the region's economic development. "We want those who return to have a guaranteed opportunity, whether in the labor market or through education that enables them to build a future in Galicia," stated the Secretary General of Emigration.

Financial Support for Galicians Staying in Cuba

Miranda also addressed the Galicians who, for various reasons, choose to remain in Cuba. For them, economic assistance has been established for families in vulnerable situations. "Each year, a one-time payment in euros is provided to help navigate the economic crisis facing the island," he specified.

Strengthening Ties with the Galician Community in Cuba

The meeting in Havana also offered attendees the opportunity to ask questions about the return mechanisms and receive detailed information on the procedures to access aid programs. The Xunta de Galicia stressed the importance of these events to ensure that the Galician community abroad is aware of all available options.

Miranda also highlighted the significance of keeping the Galician identity alive in Cuba, strengthening cultural and social bonds between the emigrant community and their homeland.