An interview with Joel Suár If you thought there were no churches in Cuba, think again. Joel Suárez of the MLK Centre in Havana reveals the active role of religion in social change in Cuba…The Martin Luther King Center in Havana, Cuba, is at the forefront of promoting Christian social responsibility and progressive change throughout the region. Within Cuba, the organization is involved with the distribution of medicines, HIV prevention programs, and housing projects. In the spirit of popular education, it runs extensive training workshops to empower Latin Americans and promote social involvement. The centre also participates in various international solidarity movements such as the Landless Worker’s Movement (MST) and the World Social Forum.

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