José Martí Küba Dostluk Derneği

Founded in 2002, José Martí Küba Dostluk Derneği is a non-profit association based in Ankara, Turkey working on arts & culture.

José Martí Küba Dostluk Derneği (JMKDD) is an association founded in 2002 in Turkey to strengthen friendship and solidarity between the peoples of Turkey and Cuba. It works to develop cultural, social, economic, scientific and sporting ties between the two countries and to introduce Cuban social, historical, scientific, cultural and artistic values to the Turkish public. Its activities include organising cultural and professional trips to Cuba, dance and Spanish-language workshops, Latin music nights, film and music festivals, talks and panels, and press statements. It also runs solidarity campaigns, such as the Kübaya Güneş Topluyoruz exhibition campaign, and works closely with the Cuban institute for friendship with the peoples. Its branches are in Ankara, İzmir, İstanbul and Antalya.