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To Change the World: My Years in Cuba

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In the early 1960s, I was a young American woman with a passion for social justice. I had always been drawn to the Cuban Revolution, and in 1963 I decided to travel to Cuba to volunteer in the literacy campaign. I spent two years in Cuba, working with the Cuban people to teach them to read and write. It was an experience that changed my life forever.

To Change the World: My Years in Cuba

by Margaret Randall

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When I arrived in Cuba, I was immediately struck by the warmth and generosity of the Cuban people. I was welcomed into their homes and treated like family. I also saw firsthand the effects of the Revolution. The Cuban people had made great strides in education, healthcare, and social welfare. But they were also facing many challenges, including economic sanctions from the United States.

I worked in a small village in the eastern part of Cuba. My job was to teach the villagers to read and write. I also helped them to organize community projects, such as building a school and a clinic. The villagers were eager to learn, and they made great progress. By the end of my two years in Cuba, the literacy rate in my village had increased from 10% to 90%. It was an amazing accomplishment.

In addition to my work in the literacy campaign, I also had the opportunity to learn about Cuban history and culture. I visited museums and historical sites, and I talked to Cubans from all walks of life. I came to understand the Cuban Revolution as a complex and multifaceted event. It was a revolution that had both positive and negative consequences. But it was also a revolution that had changed the course of Cuban history.

I left Cuba in 1965, but I never forgot my experiences there. The Cuban Revolution had a profound impact on my life, and it continues to inspire me today. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to live and work in Cuba, and I am committed to continue working for social justice around the world.

Reflections on My Time in Cuba

Looking back on my time in Cuba, I am struck by the courage and resilience of the Cuban people. They have faced many challenges, but they have never given up on their dreams of a better future. I am also inspired by the Cuban Revolution. It was a revolution that was born out of a desire for social justice, and it has made a real difference in the lives of the Cuban people.

Of course, the Cuban Revolution is not without its critics. Some argue that it has been a failure, and that it has led to a decline in economic growth and political freedom. But I believe that the Cuban Revolution has been a success. It has created a more just and equitable society, and it has inspired people around the world to fight for their own rights.

I am proud to have been a part of the Cuban Revolution, and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from the Cuban people. I believe that the Cuban Revolution is a model for social change, and I hope that it will continue to inspire people around the world.

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The Legacy of the Cuban Revolution

The Cuban Revolution is a complex and controversial event. It has been praised by some as a model for social change, and condemned by others as a failure. But there is no doubt that the Cuban Revolution has had a profound impact on the world. The revolution has inspired people around the world to fight for their own rights, and it has helped to create a more just and equitable global order.

The legacy of the Cuban Revolution is still being debated today. But there is no doubt that the revolution has been a watershed event in world history. It is a revolution that has changed the course of history, and it is a revolution that continues to inspire people around the world.

To Change the World: My Years in Cuba

by Margaret Randall

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