CubaOne Foundation

CubaOne Foundation, also known as CubaOne, is a Miami-based not-for-profit organization that sponsors free 7-day trips to Cuba for young Cuban Americans ages 22–35.[1]

CubaOne Foundation
Non-Profit
Founded2016
FoundersDaniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, Andrew Jimenez
HeadquartersMiami, FL
ServicesSponsors free trips to Cuba for young Cuban Americans

It was founded by Daniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, and Andrew Jimenez.[2][1]

History

CubaOne Foundation was launched in 2016.[3] It is modeled loosely after Birthright Israel, the Jewish organization that offers young Jews free trips to Israel. The organization was founded by four Cuban Americans from Florida: Daniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, and Andrew Jimenez.[4][5]

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be 22-35 year-old Cuban Americans.[6][4]

Funding

CubaOne Foundation is funded by its founders.[7][8]

Reception

Since its launch, CubaOne Foundation has received mainly favorable press coverage. It was called "a groundbreaking organization" by Vivala[9] and "a wonderful initiative" [10] by NBC Miami. A New York Times opinion editorial said that the program is an idea that Cuban American politicians "should ponder." [8]

References
  1. Weiss, Jessica (29 April 2016). "New Group Offers Young Cuban-Americans Free Trips to Cuba". miaminewtimes.com.
  2. "CubaOne - About Us". cubaone.org.
  3. "New organization offers young Cuban Americans free trips to the island". incubatoday.com.
  4. "These four millennials are buying their peers tickets to Cuba » The New Tropic". thenewtropic.com. 3 May 2016.
  5. "Inspired by Birthright Israel, This Group Is Offering Cuban-Americans Free 7-Day Trips to Cuba". remezcla.com. 11 May 2016.
  6. "CubaOne - How It Works". cubaone.org.
  7. "These Cuban Americans are spending their own money to send others to Cuba". pri.org.
  8. "Returning to Their Cuban Roots". The New York Times. 29 April 2016.
  9. "Why Some Cuban-Americans Are Conflicted About the Free Trips to Cuba". vivala.com.
  10. "Impact With Jackie Nespral- May 15, 2016". nbcmiami.com.
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