The Namibian Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid is more than an economic gesture , it is a message of gratitude, memory and reciprocity.

That was the key message at the launch of the campaign to mobilise humanitarian aid for the people of Cuba.

The initiative comes as Cuba continues to face a decades-old economic blockade, worsened by recent punitive measures targeting critical sectors such as energy and healthcare.

The campaign is joining growing international calls for solidarity, as the island nation continues to feel the impact of US policies.

The campaign seeks to raise essential supplies and financial contributions to support ten million Cuban nationals.

The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association says the initiative, rooted in responsibility, provides a platform for Namibians from all sectors to turn solidarity into meaningful action.

Namibia, alongside several other nations, has consistently condemned U.S. policy toward Cuba, describing the embargo as a form of silent genocide.

For the Sam Nujoma Foundation, the embargo can no longer be viewed as a sovereign or bilateral matter, as it disregards resolutions endorsed by the United Nations.

It has been nearly a month since the U.S. imposed an energy blockade on Cuba, with direct consequences for everyday life.

Basic services such as healthcare, food production, water distribution, and waste collection are among those heavily affected by daily power outages across the country.

The various committees under the Namibians in Solidarity with Cuba campaign are now expected to coordinate logistics to ensure essential supplies reach Cuba.