OAA adheres to America’s First policy. Our mission supports U.S. foreign policy goals as outlined by the President.
Human Rights Defense
OAA collaborates with local partners across the Western Hemisphere to address human rights violations where governments fail to meet international standards. By working closely with local leaders, OAA identifies, documents, and advocates for these issues, presenting cases to international bodies like the United Nations in Geneva. While focusing on Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela, OAA remains vigilant in addressing violations throughout the region. Areas of Work: Advocacy for religious freedom and related human rights in the Americas; training in understanding of and advocacy for religious freedom.
Humanitarian Relief
OAA works in disaster preparedness, response, food security, and humanitarian assistance, strengthening vulnerable communities. As climate change increases the risks of storms, droughts, and floods, we help communities assess and reduce their risks. Our Community & Port Resiliency Program (C-PReP) provides tools to support communities before and after crises, reducing suffering and increasing self-sufficiency. Areas of Work: Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Response; Food Security; Humanitarian Assistance; and Strengthening Resilience of Vulnerable Communities.
Sustainable Development
OAA serves vulnerable communities in the Americas through sustainable development by engaging people of diverse backgrounds and ages. OAA offers capacity-building programs that address key issues like violence, child exploitation, human rights, and employment. By partnering with faith-based organizations and municipalities, OAA strengthens local leadership and provides technical assistance to tackle challenges effectively and transparently. Areas of Work: Empower Vulnerable Communities; Educate and Develop Youth & the Disabled; Civil Society Strengthening; and Self Employment Development.
Human Rights Defense
OAA collaborates with local partners across the Western Hemisphere to address human rights violations where governments fail to meet international standards. By working closely with local leaders, OAA identifies, documents, and advocates for these issues, presenting cases to international bodies like the United Nations in Geneva. While focusing on Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela, OAA remains vigilant in addressing violations throughout the region. Areas of Work: Advocacy for religious freedom and related human rights in the Americas; training in understanding of and advocacy for religious freedom.
Humanitarian Relief
OAA works in disaster preparedness, response, food security, and humanitarian assistance, strengthening vulnerable communities. As climate change increases the risks of storms, droughts, and floods, we help communities assess and reduce their risks. Our Community & Port Resiliency Program (C-PReP) provides tools to support communities before and after crises, reducing suffering and increasing self-sufficiency. Areas of Work: Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Response; Food Security; Humanitarian Assistance; and Strengthening Resilience of Vulnerable Communities.
Sustainable Development
OAA serves vulnerable communities in the Americas through sustainable development by engaging people of diverse backgrounds and ages. OAA offers capacity-building programs that address key issues like violence, child exploitation, human rights, and employment. By partnering with faith-based organizations and municipalities, OAA strengthens local leadership and provides technical assistance to tackle challenges effectively and transparently. Areas of Work: Empower Vulnerable Communities; Educate and Develop Youth & the Disabled; Civil Society Strengthening; and Self Employment Development.
Expertise
Over 30 years of experience, we have honed our expertise in delivering high-quality, strategic, and effective relief, aid, advocacy, and development programs. Each project is designed to not only provide immediate benefits to communities, but to also create a lasting and sustainable impact that benefits them for generations to come.
Donate
Our mission to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable individuals is only made possible by the generosity and kindness of people like you. A remarkable 85% of every donation goes directly towards our programs, providing essential food and care to those in need. To learn more about how you can join us in making a difference, click here to discover ways to support OAA’s work.
FBO Partners
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are essential partners in our efforts to provide essential community services, strengthen civil society, and advance policy reforms that promote democratic values. By partnering with local FBOs, we increase our impact and implement our programs, leveraging their expertise, resources, and trust with local communities to achieve sustainable results.
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The ongoing challenges in Cuba.
The ongoing challenges in Cuba underscore the critical need for humanitarian aid and compassionate action. Many individuals and families are facing severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic hygiene supplies, making daily life incredibly difficult. In response, Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) has been actively sending containers filled with nutritious food, essential medicines, and hygiene kits to support vulnerable communities.
We are also supporting local churches to help strengthen community resilience and spiritual unity. The beneficiaries include the elderly, children, pregnant women, and others most in need. As people of faith and hope, we are called to come together and extend love and assistance to those in need.
Let us pray and act with kindness, trusting that our efforts can make a meaningful difference. Together, we can demonstrate the power of compassion and bring hope to those who need it most.
Providing Food Relief
Outreach Aid to the Americas has recently shipped containers of nutritious food to Cuba filled with items such as beans, canned goods, and MannaPack® rice, a highly nutritious, fortified food designed to combat malnutrition and support vulnerable communities, helping families facing severe shortages. Our efforts aim to bring immediate relief and renewed hope during these challenging times.
Supporting Healthcare
In response to critical healthcare shortages in the island, we have delivered essential over-the-counter medications to the elderly, children, and vulnerable families. Ensuring access to basic medicines helps strengthen health resilience across the island.
Spreading Faith & Community
At Outreach Aid to the Americas, we believe in the transformative power of God’s love to bring hope, healing, and unity to individuals and communities. Recognizing the importance of spiritual guidance during challenging times, we are committed to supporting Cuban churches with essential resources. Through the distribution of Bibles, religious materials, and other items, we aim to strengthen the faith of church leaders and congregations alike.
This support not only provides practical tools for spiritual growth but also inspires renewed hope and resilience amid difficulties. By fostering a sense of community rooted in Christ, we seek to encourage unity and perseverance among believers. In these trying times, we trust that God’s grace can serve as a guiding light, leading individuals and communities toward renewal and peace.
Our efforts go beyond material aid; they carry a message of encouragement and the assurance that, through faith in Jesus Christ, no one walks alone. With God’s love and compassion, we pray for a stronger, more connected church community built on His truth and grace.
Credits: Vatican News
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Bringing Hope to Cuba
The humanitarian situation in Cuba continues to deteriorate as ongoing economic strain and reduced oil supplies deepen shortages and make daily life increasingly difficult for families across the island. Access to basic necessities—especially food—has become one of the most urgent concerns.
In response, Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) is increasing humanitarian food shipments to Cuba to help meet this growing need. We are prioritizing the delivery of MannaPack® rice, a highly nutritious, fortified food designed to combat malnutrition and support vulnerable communities.
Each bag of MannaPack provides multiple servings of rice blended with vegetables, soy protein, vitamins, and essential minerals. With every bag producing up to three meals, a single container can deliver tens of thousands of life-sustaining meals. The impact is significant: one shipment can represent more than $200,000 worth of nutritional support reaching families who need it most.
Thanks to the generosity of private donors and partners, we are able to expand these efforts and deliver aid efficiently. To ensure that assistance reaches communities safely and directly, distribution is coordinated through trusted local networks, including Catholic and evangelical churches.
This initiative reflects our deep commitment to stand with the Cuban people during a time of increasing hardship. While the challenges are ongoing, every shipment brings nourishment, dignity, and hope.
We remain grateful to all who make this work possible. To participate copy this link https://oaausa.org/donate/
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Join Us in making a change!
We believe in the power of community and the profound impact that compassionate donors and volunteers can have.
We invite you to join us in our mission to uplift and serve communities across the Americas. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
Some of our Programs Include:
– Providing emergency assistance such as food, educational supplies, medicines, clothing, and potable water to victims in the countries we serve.
– Organizing training conferences focused on community resilience, port resilience, emergency preparedness, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment.
– Supporting long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts to help communities regain stability and hope.
– Empowering local communities through educational training, healthcare initiatives, and business development support, with special attention to marginalized groups, women, and children.
Some of our Goals:
We aim to create sustainable solutions that address the root causes of poverty and vulnerability, fostering resilience and hope for a brighter future.
To explore our major initiatives in detail, please click here.
Accountability
Our pledge to you
OAA strives to ensure that all fundraising efforts honor the intended purpose of the funds and that all contributions received are used for those specific purposes. We are proud of the 5-star rating we have received from Ministry Watch, and believe this recognition is a testament to our commitment to faithfully stewarding the funds we are entrusted with.
OAA voluntarily submits to an annual audit by an independent public accounting firm. Financial statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
We are firmly committed to good stewardship of funds entrusted to us by our friends and donors.
Privacy Policy
Outreach Aid to the Americas will never sell or distribute any information shared with our organization. We do not collect any personal information on our visitors without a prior consent. Any voluntary information that you provide will remain confidential. The information you provide is limited to your name, telephone number, email, and address. This information is voluntary and will not be share with other organizations. All information is secured and encrypted with an SSL certificate. If you wish to review, change or delete your personal information, please contact our Marketing department at [email protected]