CubaOne Foundation
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| Company type | Non-Profit |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Daniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, Andrew Jimenez |
| Headquarters | Miami, FL |
| Services | Sponsors free trips to Cuba for young Cuban Americans |
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]
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. An opinion editorial in The New York Times said that the program is an idea that Cuban American politicians "should ponder."[8]
References
- ^ a b Weiss, Jessica (29 April 2016). "New Group Offers Young Cuban-Americans Free Trips to Cuba". miaminewtimes.com.
- ^ "CubaOne - About Us". cubaone.org.
- ^ "New organization offers young Cuban Americans free trips to the island". incubatoday.com.
- ^ a b "These four millennials are buying their peers tickets to Cuba » The New Tropic". thenewtropic.com. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Inspired by Birthright Israel, This Group Is Offering Cuban-Americans Free 7-Day Trips to Cuba". remezcla.com. 11 May 2016.
- ^ "CubaOne - How It Works". cubaone.org.
- ^ "These Cuban Americans are spending their own money to send others to Cuba". pri.org. 9 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Returning to Their Cuban Roots". The New York Times. 29 April 2016.
- ^ "Why Some Cuban-Americans Are Conflicted About the Free Trips to Cuba". vivala.com.
- ^ "Impact With Jackie Nespral- May 15, 2016". nbcmiami.com.