Raices Linked In Presentation 2008

1. EMPOWERING YOUTH IN CUBA
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2. Gloria Estefan on Raíces de Esperanza
quot;They have gone beyond the talking phase to taking action.
And it needs to be supported and applauded every chance we get because
if any change will come in the future, it will come from the youth,”
- Gloria Estefan, The Miami Herald “The Bridge Generation” (April 23, 2006)
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3. What is Raíces de Esperanza?
MISSION
To EMPOWER YOUTH to
Become AUTHORS of
Their Own FUTURE
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4. What is Raíces de Esperanza?
VALUES
Hope
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Humility
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Dignity
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Compassion
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Smart Passion
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5. What is Raíces de Esperanza?
Our VISION for TOMORROW is a DAY
▫ When Cuban youth are empowered with the necessary skills and
opportunities to make a successful future for themselves and
their families in Cuba.
▫ When youth on the island can freely participate in open
exchanges about their ideas, hopes, dreams, and realities.
▫ When Cuban youth don't throw themselves into the seas as a
last resort to the lack of opportunities and despair on the island.
▫ When Cuban youth can freely say, think, feel, or do what they
want and not what they're told.
▫ When Cuban youth in and outside of the island can be reunited.
Raices' vision for tomorrow is a day when Cuban youth are truly
empowered to become the author's of their own futures.
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6. What is Raíces de Esperanza?
Our PICTURE – Imagine . . .
Thousands of Cuban youth in and outside of the island getting
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together at the University of Havana to hold an annual forum.
Workshops, discussions, parties, and performances with Cuban
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students and young professionals from all over the world reflecting
on their hopes and fears, their past experiences and future plans,
and ultimately - how they can help each other.
From career opportunities to meaningful friendships, this network
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and forum is a conduit for empowering all Cuban youth - without
discrimination - to be successful in their personal and professional
lives.
An educational and professional exchange program featuring Ivy
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League universities and Fortune 500 companies that offer Cuban
youth opportunities to work, study and play side-by-side and foster
meaningful bonds with each other.
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8. What is Raíces de Esperanza?
OBJECTIVES
▫ Establish and fortify links between the Cuban-
American youth and youth on the island
▫ Educate ourselves about the Cuban reality
▫ Raise awareness in our communities by using cultural
means to spread our message
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9. Raíces New Media Networks
• facebook.com
RDE Cause Page
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RDE Group Page
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RDE Fan Page
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Other RDE Groups
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• myspace.com
▫ RDE Group Page
▫ EVO Page
• Linkedin.com
▫ Group and Association Page
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10. For more information, contact us at:
Raíces de Esperanza, Inc.
P.O. Box 260486
Miami, FL 33126
Info@RaicesdeEsperanza.org
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