CubaOne Foundation explained

CubaOne Foundation
Type:	Non-Profit
Founded:	2016
Founders:	Daniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, Andrew Jimenez
Location:	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]

Notes and References

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