Cuba Coopération France

What Cuba Coopération France does

Cuba Coopération France is a French non-profit solidarity association founded in 1995 and headquartered at 32 Rue Lénine, Ivry-sur-Seine, under French association (loi 1901) law. Its purpose is to promote cooperation between France and Cuba through humanitarian aid, cultural exchange, and advocacy against the US economic blockade. The association operates a horizontal network of 32 local committees across France that organize fundraising, awareness events, and solidarity actions. Its beneficiary population is singular — the Cuban people — and its donor/supporter base is composed of French individuals and organizations sympathetic to Cuba.

The association's product surface consists of three operational layers. First, humanitarian-aid campaigns: Urgence Énergétique (fuel and electricity), Urgence Alimentaire (food), and Urgence Santé (medical supplies), all routed through a dedicated online donation platform (don.cubacoop.org). Second, cultural and heritage cooperation, including support for the Maison Victor Hugo de La Havane, bicentennial and heritage projects in Cienfuegos, sports exchanges, and theatre restoration. Third, advocacy and information, via the main website cubacoop.org, a weekly newsletter managed by Vice President Michel Humbert, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), collaboration with L'Humanité and Granma, and an annual Forum at the Fête de l'Humanité that drew a record 610,000+ visitors in 2025.

There is no proprietary technology platform or commercial pricing model. Revenue is generated entirely through donations, membership fees, and event-based fundraising, with co-financing from select foundations (notably Fondation Air France). Key partnerships include the Bureau du Conservateur de la ville de Cienfuegos and the Bureau de l'Historien de La Havane in Cuba, the Réseau des amis de Cienfuegos, Fondation Air France, and Cuban press / tourism operators (Granma, Cuba Linda, Havanatour). Leadership transitioned in July 2025 with the death of long-serving President Victor Fernandez and the succession of Manuel Pascual, alongside Vice Presidents including Michel Humbert.

Name

Cuba Coopération France

Legal name

Cuba Coopération France

Website

https://cubacoop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cuba Coopération France is a French non-profit association founded in 1995 that delivers humanitarian aid, cultural exchange, and advocacy support to Cuba through 32 local committees across France, funded via donations and event-based fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor Coordination & Aid Effectiveness (BPADAOAA)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid
• Solidarity association
• Cultural exchange
• Emergency aid campaigns
• Nonprofit cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cuba Coopération France (CCF) is a French non-profit solidarity association founded in 1995 that organizes humanitarian aid, cultural exchange, and advocacy projects in support of the Cuban population. It coordinates emergency campaigns (energy, food, health), operates a network of 32 local committees across France, and channels donations and material assistance to Cuban institutional partners.

Product overview

Cuba Coopération France is a solidarity association that operates a website and donation platform to coordinate cooperation projects between France and Cuba. The organization runs emergency aid campaigns (Urgence Santé for health, Urgence Alimentaire for food, and Urgence Energétique for energy) through its don.cubacoop.org platform. Additional initiatives include the annual Forum at the Fête de l'Humanité and cultural heritage projects like La Maison Victor Hugo. The association focuses on humanitarian aid, public information about Cuban reality, and combating the U.S. blockade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urgence Énergétique Campaign Recurring emergency fundraising and aid campaign addressing energy shortages affecting Cuban institutions and populations. Targets French supporters and donors who can contribute to energy-related humanitarian relief.
• Urgence Alimentaire Campaign Recurring emergency fundraising and aid campaign addressing food insecurity in Cuba, channeling donations to Cuban food security initiatives and partner institutions.
• Urgence Santé Campaign Recurring emergency fundraising and aid campaign supporting Cuban healthcare institutions, hospitals, and medical supply needs through donations from French supporters.
• Forum de Cuba Coopération France Annual forum event organized by CCF bringing together members, supporters, and institutional partners to discuss and coordinate Franco-Cuban solidarity, humanitarian, and cultural cooperation activities.
• La Maison Victor Hugo de La Havane Cultural cooperation project in Havana supporting Franco-Cuban cultural exchange, with ties to the legacy of former President Victor Fernandez.
• Donation Platform (don.cubacoop.org) Online donation platform operated by CCF (don.cubacoop.org) that allows French supporters and members to make monetary contributions to the association's humanitarian campaigns and ongoing solidarity projects.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau du Conservateur de la ville de CienfuegoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for local development projects in Cienfuegos, including the bicentennial celebrations (2019), cultural heritage preservation, and various cooperation initiatives. The association has worked with this institution for many years on multiple projects.
• Bureau de l'Historien de La HavanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for social inclusion projects, co-financed with the Air France Foundation. Projects aimed at supporting vulnerable populations in Havana through cultural and social programs.
• Fondation Air FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-financing partner for social inclusion projects in collaboration with the Bureau de l'Historien de La Havane. The foundation provides funding for humanitarian and cultural initiatives.
• Cuba LindaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization present at the Forum 2025, promoting tourism to Cuba and supporting the association's activities at the Fête de l'Humanité.
• Granma (journal de Cuba)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCuban newspaper with shared stand at the Fête de l'Humanité Forum 2025. The collaboration helps spread information about Cuban reality to French audiences.
• HavanatourminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCuban tourism operator present at Forum 2025, offering travel packages to Cuba and supporting the association's presence at events.
• Réseau des amis de CienfuegoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of friends and supporters of Cienfuegos, coordinated through letters and collaborative projects supporting the city's development and bicentennial celebrations.
• Comités locaux de Cuba Coopération FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor32 local committees across France that serve as the grassroots network of the association, organizing activities, fundraising, and maintaining local solidarity with Cuba.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Comité Catholique contre la Faim et pour le Développement (CCFD-Terre Solidaire): French development NGO mobilizing citizens for international solidarity, comparable in advocacy and donor mobilization from French civil society, though with a faith-based orientation and broader geographic scope.
• Secours Populaire Français: Large French nonprofit solidarity organization running humanitarian campaigns and mobilizing grassroots volunteers — shares the model of donations-driven aid and volunteer committee networks across France.
• CARE France: Branch of the international CARE network operating in France, comparable as a humanitarian/development NGO that raises funds from French donors for international aid programs, including in Latin America.
• Action contre la Faim: Major French humanitarian organization addressing food insecurity globally. Comparable in addressing Cuba's food crisis (Urgence Alimentaire equivalent) but with institutional scale and diversified funding sources.
• Médecins du Monde: Large French humanitarian NGO providing medical aid in crisis zones including Cuba-adjacent contexts. Shares the humanitarian-aid delivery model and French donor base, but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Cuba Si (Association Cuba Coopération): Smaller French solidarity association focused on Cuba cooperation, sharing the same donor persona (French supporters of Cuba) and similar grassroots fundraising model through local committees and events.
• France Cuba: French solidarity association dedicated to supporting Cuba, with overlapping mission of cultural exchange, humanitarian aid, and advocacy against the US blockade. Most direct comparable in scope and constituency.

Regional players

• Comité de solidarité avec Cuba (Brussels): Belgian counterpart solidarity organization supporting Cuba, operating with the same advocacy and humanitarian-aid mission but serving a different national constituency in Belgium rather than France.
• Cuba Solidarity Campaign (UK): UK-based solidarity organization focused on Cuba, advocating against the US blockade and facilitating cultural exchanges — a closely analogous mission operating in a different European geography.

Others

• France Volontaires: French public agency facilitating international volunteer engagement and cooperation projects. Operates in the same Franco-foreign cooperation space (including Cuba) and shares the international solidarity mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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