Introduction
In 1969, a coalition of young people formed the Venceremos ("We Shall Overcome") Brigade, as a means of showing solidarity with the Cuban Revolution by working side by side with Cuban workers and challenging U.S. policies towards Cuba, including the economic blockade and our government’s ban on travel to the island. The first Brigades participated in sugar harvests and subsequent Brigades have done agricultural and construction work in many parts of the island.
Over the last 39 years, the VB has given over 8,000 people from the U.S. the opportunity for a life-changing experience. While the trip has evolved over time, the Venceremos Brigade has always kept its format of work, educational activities, and travel. In addition, we remain committed to organizing the most diverse contingents possible; Brigadistas are young and older, of many races, nationalities, socio-economic classes, and sexual orientations.
The oldest Cuba solidarity organization in the world, the VB has never requested permission from the U.S. government to go to Cuba–and we never will! We believe it is our right as U.S. citizens to travel free of U.S. government obstacles. We also believe that we have much to learn from Cuba and the best way to do that is to travel there and see for ourselves!
Join us in 2010!
We will start building for next years trip as soon as this one ends. If you are interested in coming, please contact us.
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40th Brigade, Summer 2009
The 40th anniversary was a great success! The trip, from July 19 to August 3, had 140 participants from across the U.S.
Learn more at the Report Back
New York City Report Back
Friday, Oct. 23
6-11 pm
235 W. 23rd St. Download the flier.
The 40th anniversary was a great success! The trip, from July 19 to August 3, had 140 participants from across the U.S.
Read the Press Release and our Open Letter the Barack Obama.
See news coverage of this year's trip.
Host a Report Back from Cuba or an Info Session
Want to organize an info session? Want to invite the venceremos Brigade to speak at another event? Please contact us.