# Cuba social work program legacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuba-social-work-program-legacy
> Updated: 2026-09-11T11:49:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Cuba is commemorating the legacy of its social workers, who are frequently referred to as the ‘doctors of the soul’. This professional designation originated from programs established during the ‘Battle of Ideas’ initiative in the early 2000s.

Following the opening of specialized training schools in September 2000, these professionals have been deployed nationwide under the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Their primary mission involves addressing social inequalities and providing assistance to vulnerable populations facing economic and social complexities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Cuba marks social work anniversary and energy innovation event

Cuba marks the 26th anniversary of its social workers program in Remedios and hosts a youth-led energy innovation event at the Cienfuegos Thermoelectric Plant.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-marks-social-work-anniversary-and-energy-innovation-event

### 2026-09-10: Cuba celebrates legacy of social workers known as ‘doctors of the soul’

Cuba celebrates the legacy of its social workers, known as ‘doctors of the soul,’ following programs initiated by Fidel Castro in 2000 to support vulnerable populations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-celebrates-legacy-of-social-workers-known-as-doctors-of-the-soul

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