Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
The Friends of Cuba Society
Parallel form(s) of name
- FOCUS
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1990s-2000s
History
The Friends of Cuba Society, (FOCUS) was founded in 1990. It is the collective name for a number of associations in South Africa which exists to promote solidarity with Cuba. They are a non-profit voluntary organizations which aim to: promote international solidarity through dialogue, exchange and action between Southern Africa and Cuba as well as organize activities to deepen the level of friendship and understanding between the peoples of South Africa and Cuba. Their common objectives are the following: to promote the development of economic, social, religious, cultural and political links between Southern Africa and Cuba, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern, to provide essential information on relevant issues related to the Cuban Government and peoples' situation, struggles and aspirations, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern. Membership of these groups is open to all persons and organizations who subscribe to their aims and objectives.