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Atenas de Cuba Bicycle People-to-People Programs

Atenas de Cuba Bicycle People-to-People Program  

"The core of public diplomacy is, I believe, people-to-people programs.." Secretary Karen Hughes, Under-Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, G.W. Bush Administration, 11 June 2006.

The purpose of these programs is to provide the participants the opportunity compare and contrast the work environment, quality of life, social programs, political structure and policies, economic policy and structure, environment and culture that they are familiar with those of Cuba and to create fellowship with the Cuban peoples.  The primary mode of travel is bicycle. There are three content rich itineraries; Pinar del Rio, El Corazon de Cuba (Cienfruego, Trinidad, Santa Clara, Matanzas), and La Cuna del Espiritu Cubano (Bayamo, Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba).  Atenas de Cuba is a non-governmental organization based in Matanzas, the "Athens of Cuba." 

• Description 

• Schedule

• Fact sheets 

• Registration Instructions and information for Cuba People-to-People Program

• Pinar del Rio Essay - essay and photos of people-to-people bike program to Pinar del Rio.

• El Corazon de Cuba Essay - essay and photos of people-to-people bike program to Cienfuego, Trinidad, Santa Clara and Matanzas.

• La Cuna del Espiritu Cubano Essay - essay and photos of people-to-people program to Bayamo, Manzinillo, Santiago, Guantanamo and Baracoa.

• "Pedaling with a Revolutionary Spirit" - article from the New York Times, by Sandra Blakeslee, on people-to-people program in Eastern Cuba.

• "Cuba on Two Wheels" - article from the Washington Post, by Michael Shapiro, on people-to-people program in Eastern Cuba.

• Comments from participants on past programs.

Other information:

The Status of IBF's License to Conduct Educational Programs in Cuba

Bibliography / Book List: Cuba   A reading list for Cuba with links for ordering.

Cuba History  A Brief Outline of Cuban History, with tidbits on other Caribbean Islands

Links  Access to information to help you understand and get to Cuba.

Employment Information Working with the Cuba Program.

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