February 1, 2026

Dear Sisters & Brothers,

We would love you to assist us in our continued efforts by e-transfer to [email protected]

The devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa are still being felt throughout eastern Cuba, as mobilization of volunteers and resources to reconstruct, rebuild and bring life back continues with remarkable steadfastness. All while the U.S. genocidal blockade tightens its noose around the Revolution. 

Revolutionary Cuba moved 750,000 people out of the path of the hurricane so that not a single human life would be lost! It accomplished this feat quickly and efficiently, the envy of any nation!

We have been seeing heartwarming acts of solidarity with Cuba from around the world, from labor unions in the UK to the friendly nations of Vietnam, the Bolivarian Venezuela and more.

Toronto Forum on Cuba has been fundraising along with other organizations. We have helped to bring friends of Cuba together in Cuba Rising and Hands Off Venezuela Hands Off Cuba events to seek contributions in Hurricane Melissa Relief. Our efforts since last November have resulted in raising  $6230.00 which have been and/or being sent directly to Cuba as a symbolic gesture of solidarity. We would love you to assist us in our continued efforts by e-transfer to [email protected]

No to the genocidal U.S. blockade of Cuba!
Homeland is Humanity! (Jose Marti)

Take care and have a nice day.
Brotherly;
Morteza Gorgzadeh for
Toronto Forum on Cuba
[email protected]
Toronto Forum on Cuba

Toronto Forum on Cuba
In solidarity with Cuba, with the Cuban revolution.

Whereas:

• Canada is a signatory to the United Nations Charter and to other international conventions upholding international law, peaceful coexistence, and sovereign equality of states;
• U.S. military attacks on Venezuelan civilians and the kidnapping of President Maduro constitute flagrant violations of international law, national sovereignty, freedom of navigation, and the fundamental principles of peace and self-determination, constituting an immediate and ongoing threat to regional peace;
• Washington has directly singled out Cuba, Colombia and Mexico for military intervention;
• The U.S. is waging an escalating economic war - with other coercive measures and threats - against Cuba, which has been repeatedly rejected by the UN General Assembly as contravening the principles and norms of international law, especially the right of self-determination; and
• Washington's actions are a threat to Canada's sovereignty and independence.

We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Publicly condemn U.S. aggressions as violations of international law;
2. Refuse to participate in, support, or legitimize military, economic, or political aggressions against Venezuela and other countries;
3. Reaffirm and actively support the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, free from external military intervention;
4. Actively reject any and all interventions and military aggressions against Cuba, Colombia and Mexico;
5. Firmly oppose U.S. economic and other coercive measures against Cuba and vigorously advocate for their removal;
6. Deepen economic ties, trade and assistance to Cuba; and
7. Unequivocally uphold and promote the right of self-determination of the peoples and countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Cuban athletes are being denied the opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games because the U.S. has refused to issue them visas. If this continues, an entire nation will be excluded from the world’s most important sporting event, not because of ability, but because of politics.
This goes against the core values of the International Olympic Committee, whose charter rejects discrimination of any kind and protects every athlete’s right to compete free from political interference. Denying visas based on nationality violates that principle and undermines the spirit of global unity that the Olympics are meant to represent.

Supporting this cause means standing up for fairness, equal opportunity, and the integrity of the Olympic Games. It means ensuring that athletes are not punished for geopolitical disputes and that Cuba is not shut out of competition.

In the past 4 weeks Cuba has experienced two back to back hurricanes and two earthquakes which have caused massive material damages but a HURRICANE OF VOLUNTEER WORKERS in Cuba and international acts of solidarity are bringing joy to a human's conscience. And we are witness to the steadfastness of the cultured Cuban people who do not hesitate for a second to defend their achievements in healthcare, education, sports and culture.

​Therefore it is our duty to contribute financially, even though it is a symbolic gesture of solidarity, to ease the pain of Cuba.

Please, if you wish to assist, make your direct financial contributions through the National Bank in Canada to the following accounts in Cuba:

Cuneta en el Banco Financiero Internacional(BFI)
Account's Name: Emergency Donations
Account No.: 0300000005336242
SWIFT code: BFICCUHHXXX
Cuneta en el Banco Internacional de Comercio(BICSA)
Account's Name: Donations-Cuba
Account No.: 0407610081870041
SWIFT code: BIDCCUHHXXX
(In both cases the title holder of the accounts is The Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Foreign Investment of Cuba)

Dear Sisters/Brothers;
We would like to invite you to participate for yet another demonstration of solidarity with the heroic people of Palestine who are experiencing a genocide in Gaza which the president of Cuba has called it "a genocide of Dante proportions". (Please, see attached flyer.)

On the occasion of 171st anniversary of the birth of Jose Marti, Cuba's National Hero; President of the Federation of University Students of Havana stated in his speech, attended by thousands of students and the whole leadership of the Cuban revolution including Raul Castro-the historical leader of the revolution- that to be a follower of Marti today means to be with the "cause of Palestine".
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In the aftermath of the International Court of Justice ruling which in a limited way sided with the arguments of South Africa that the genocide in Gaza shall be prevented; the lead imperialist power on the planet along with other past and present colonial states decided to cut/suspend founding to UNRWA, which in the absence of a Palestinian leadership, provides basic life assistance to Palestinians who have been expelled from their homes since the creation of Israel in 1948. The goal is to force these Palestinian refugees to give up their sacred RIGHT OF RETURN to their homes forever!

That is why we ask all the friends of Cuba who believe in Marti's "Homeland is Humanity" "Patria es Humanidad" to join the calls of millions upon millions of human beings who are not willing to be counted amongst the indifferent while a genocide is happening. The Palestinian Youth Movement, an authentic/inspiring/independent/inclusive and indefatigable leadership, is once again calling on us to mobilize and get out without any ifs and buts!

It is undoubtedly essential to know that during these demonstrations of solidarity with the people of Palestine, one will also find peoples of conscience who raise their voice in solidarity with Cuba against the genocidal blockade of Cuba by the U.S. government and its staunch ally-the Zionist apartheid state of Israel. Needles to say that the Latino/a friends of Cuba, more than ever, need to be present with their flags/banners/placards to join the struggles as the chants on the streets/gatherings have become: 
Viva Viva Palestina! Viva Via Intifada! Globalize Intifada!

Brotherly;
Morteza Gorgzadeh for
Toronto Forum on Cuba
[email protected]
www.forumoncuba.com