CubaOne Foundation

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CubaOne Foundation
Company typeNon-Profit
Founded2016
FoundersDaniel Jimenez, Giancarlo Sopo, Cherie Cancio, Andrew Jimenez
HeadquartersMiami, FL
ServicesSponsors 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

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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

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

Funding

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

Reception

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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]

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