Republic of Cuba Capital: Havana President: Raul Castro Official Language: Spanish Population: 11,269,400
Following Christopher Columbus' discovery of it in 1942, Cuba was developed over the next several centuries into a Spanish colony that served not only for plantations, but also for the launching point of Spanish bound treasure fleets carrying Gold from Mexico and Peru. Spanish rule over time grew more repressive sparking rebellions that were harshly dealt with until the United States intervened during the Spanish-American war in 1898. The following treaty of Paris in 1902 established official Cuban independence. During 1959 Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro with the help of the Soviets, however, following the withdrawal of Soviet support, the country underwent an economic decline in the 1990's.
The Needs of Cuba:
Cuba only has an estimated 3404 m3 of renewable drinking water making water a serious need.
23% of the population does not have adequate drinking water.
4th highest abortion rate for any country.
CIN's Mission in Cuba:
Wells - To date CIN has drilled 18 wells across Cuba to meet the growing need for drinking water.
Wells in Progress - CIN currently has plans to drill another 15 wells before 2009.
