CubaOne Foundation
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. A New York Times opinion editorial said that the program is an idea that Cuban American politicians “should ponder.” [8]
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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.