La Chispa invests time, mentorship, and resources into young Cuban women—providing what they need to launch small businesses and claim ownership of their futures, in an environment where earning a sustainable income is nearly impossible without outside access.
La Chispa Que Enciende el Futuro
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The Spark that Ignites the Future
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La Chispa Que Enciende el Futuro ✨ The Spark that Ignites the Future ✨
La Chispa
noun laˈtʃis.pa
1. the spark; a flash of light or fire signaling the beginning of something powerful
2. the moment before ignition; a refusal to stay dim
3. (figurative) the bold idea, the wild hope, the first flame of a movement
see also: uprising, awakening, mujer con ganas, un futuro que no pide permiso
The Challenge
$16/month
Average median income of a Cuban adult
6,400 Cuban Pesos
20%
Percentage of small businesses in Cuba owned by women
8%
Percentage of small businesses owners in Cuba with access to mentorship or capital
40%
Percentage of Cuban women who lack consistent internet access
30%+
Average annual inflation, partly influenced by U.S. economic restrictions
We do not accept this.
because we know what women are capable of when given even a fraction of what they deserve. La Chispa ignites self-determination, turning scarcity into strategy and silenced potential into power. This isn’t charity—it’s a quiet spark, led by the very girls the system forgot.
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