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

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.