Supporting the poor and disenfranchised in developing and sustaining community organizations to fight human and civil rights injustices since 1967.
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Want a full scholarship to study medicine (or know someone who does)? Here's how to apply for the scholarships the Cubans are giving to US students to study there with thousands of others from around the world!
📃Request an Application:
bit.ly/elamifcoapply by March 15, 2025
We honor & celebrate the revolutionary spirit of the historic leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz. His vision of education, justice and international solidarity continues to inspire. We join our Cuban siblings to kick off a year-long celebration of his centenary 🎉
Under Fidel's leadership, Cuba founded the Latin American School of Medicine ELAM in 1999, offering free medical education to students from marginalized communities worldwide. This bold initiative embodies his belief that “humanity must be saved not with bombs, but with doctors”.
Join us for a powerful and urgent panel discussion, “Voices for Justice: Ending the War on Women” on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 6PM.
More speakers to be confirmed, light snacks will be available.
More info & RSVP: bit.ly/voices4justice
Spread the word. See you there!
🩺 Hear IFCO's ELAM Scholarship Coordinator, Dr. Samira Addrey share the example of the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in Cuba with Prensa Latina.
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Dr. Samira Addrey is a Ghanaian-American physician and activist who graduated summa cum laude from Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine in 2020. She now works with IFCO to help low-income youth study medicine in Cuba.
Learn more about our ELAM US Scholarship program by visiting our website ifconews.org
Dr. Samira Addrey is a Ghanaian-American physician and activist who graduated summa cum laude from Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine in 2020. She now works with IFCO to help low-income youth study medicine in Cuba.
🔒⛓️ #ICYMI IFCO Executive Director, Claudia De la Cruz joins Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek on Freedom Side @btnewsroom to discuss the impact of Trump's tightening of sanctions and blockade against Cuba.
"When they talk about sanctions and blockades, they're not talking about things that affect the government. It affects the people. It affects the ability of the people to get medical supplies and food."
@Claud9_
WATCH: youtube.com/live/ty4QkqizjWw…
As Martin Luther King jr proclaimed “The U.S. is the biggest purveyor of violence.” Through militarism, war and sanctions, US government administrations have historically contributed to the destruction of land and the impoverishment of the majority of humanity.
In contrast, Cuba, shortly after the 1959 Cuban revolution, established a medical diplomacy program–sending medical personnel overseas as a symbol of solidarity with the world, primarily to Latin America, Africa, & Pacific island countries, & it is ongoing for over six decades.
U.S. Department of State Suspends Remittances to Cuba
💸 In a move meant to further paralyze the Cuban economy & crush its people, the Trump admin enacted a sudden suspension of remittances, ending the ability of Cubans working abroad to send money to their families back home.
Today, on the 60th anniversary of el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, Malcom X' assassination by the capitalist state, as we approach 100 years of his life, we reflect on his dedication to, & deep love for the people.
His sharp analysis of white supremacy, capitalism & U.S. imperialism.
"Power in defense of freedom is greater than power on behalf of tyranny and oppression." (Speech ‘Prospects for Freedom’ in 1965)
Now, more than ever, Malcom X’s teachings speak to the urgent need for collective action and unity to fight racism, exploitation and oppression.
💫 For 57 years, IFCO’s work has been central to building bridges of solidarity in the US and internationally.
Hear from our former and new leadership as they share IFCO’s history, mission, and vision for the future.
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The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) sued NY & Chicago over sanctuary status & alleged failures to enforce federal immigration law.
These attacks are not new & we will not back down in the fight for justice. Our communities, organizations, churches, and schools will continue to stand united in the way, opening our doors for the people, not for ICE.
