A recent Facebook video by content creator Historiador Santa María sheds light on the plight of a grandmother who single-handedly cares for her granddaughter suffering from hepatic cerebral palsy with microcephaly.
The footage captures a street encounter involving an activist from Proyecto Corazón Valiente. This initiative is dedicated to collecting and distributing donations to economically disadvantaged individuals in Las Tunas.
The activist came across an elderly woman pushing her granddaughter in a wheelchair and felt compelled to intervene. “You can't deny the need here; it breaks my heart to see people in conditions like this,” he remarked before approaching her.
In their conversation, the grandmother disclosed that they live alone on 31st Street in the Buenavista neighborhood, without any family support network. "We both live alone," she stated slowly.
The family has faced significant hardship, as the child's mother passed away from AIDS several years ago, according to the grandmother.
The video creator gifted her 1,000 pesos and promised additional assistance. “I'll take your address to try and deliver a donation to your home soon. Thanks to God and our followers, we’ll strive to provide more help soon.”
In a social media post, he mentioned that further details about the case will be shared online to encourage more people to offer support. “What seems minimal to some can mean the world to those in need. Let’s not let them lose hope.”
Proyecto Corazón Valiente is a Cuban charitable initiative that operates via social media, highlighting cases of families in extreme vulnerability to mobilize donations from supporters both inside and outside the island.
In July, the project contributed to a campaign supporting Miguel Ángel, a young man who survived a 33,000-volt shock during mandatory military service in Cuba.
The story of the grandmother and her granddaughter is emblematic of a widespread issue in Cuba: families with ill members relying heavily on private donations for essential needs such as medicine, food, and diapers.
Another charitable effort, Proyecto Aliento de Vida, sponsors more than 45 children with cerebral palsy across Cuba.
In July, a campaign successfully raised over 305,000 pesos for a mother in Havana raising her teenage son with cerebral palsy under extreme conditions.
Understanding Charitable Efforts in Cuba
What is the main goal of Proyecto Corazón Valiente?
Proyecto Corazón Valiente aims to collect and distribute donations to economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Cuba, highlighting their stories to mobilize further support.
How does Proyecto Aliento de Vida assist children with cerebral palsy?
Proyecto Aliento de Vida sponsors more than 45 children with cerebral palsy in Cuba, providing them with essential support and resources.
How can people contribute to these charitable projects in Cuba?
People can contribute by following these projects on social media, spreading awareness, and making donations to support the families and individuals in need.