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Programs
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Camaquito is an international, politically independent and non-denominational children’s aid organization that supports programs for children, teenagers and young adults between the ages of 18-25 in the areas of education, sports, culture, health and environment. Project work is focused in Camagüey province, located in the heart of Cuba.
Camaquito was founded in Switzerland in 2001, followed by Camaquito Germany (2003) and Camaquito Austria (2016). The organization is recognized as a public charity in all three countries.
Since 2003, Camaquito’s program office has been located in Camagüey, led by Swiss citizen Mark Kuster. He is supported in project development and implementation by skilled Cuban employees. In addition, a number of European volunteers donate their time to Camaquito’s efforts.
Camaquito’s spends a maximum of 15% of its total operating budget on administrative expenses. For every USD $100 the organization receives, at least $85 go directly to programs in Cuba.

Environmental Programs
These programs help increase rural communities’ access to fresh drinking water and support Cama...
Environmental Programs“Jardin de Sueños” Rehabilitation Center
Located in Camagüey’s large city park, Casino Campestre, this rehabilitation center is where C...
Health ProgramsCamagüey Home for the Disabled
The only institution of its kind in Camagüey province, the Henry Reeve Home for the Disabled was...
Health ProgramsCamagüey Maternity Clinic
By number of births, Camagüey’s Ana Betancourt de Mora Maternity Clinic is the second-largest ...
Health ProgramsEducational Programs
We support preschools, schools and special schools (for example, a school for sight-impaired, bli...
Educational ProgramsSports Programs
Since 2010 Camaquito has used the soccer ball to improve the way children and teens spend their l...
Sports ProgramsBallet de Camagüey
The classical ballet ensemble Ballet de Camagüey was founded on December 1, 1967 by Vincentina d...
Culture ProgramsCamagüey Children’s and Youth Symphony Orchestra
Founded on October 9, 2009, the symphony orchestra is made up of 70 children and teens between 8-...
Culture ProgramsCafé Literario
Camagüey’s Café Literario was launched on October 20, 2009. These cultural spaces are led by ...
Culture Programs