Often, when people talk of Cuba they invariably look back, but our Roots reach for the sky.  Since its inception, Roots of Hope has been empowering Cuban youth to be agents of change through innovative programs such as Cell Phones for Cuba and our On-Island Fellowships. By building cultural and academic relationships with our counterparts on the island, the seeds of hope that we have planted are starting to grow in the most amazing of ways. But the road ahead is long and we cannot travel it alone.

Run for Roots is designed to bring a sense of purpose to the training our members often undergo for their athletic events. At the same time the Roots help raise awareness about our organization, our mission, and the situation for youth in Cuba. Every step you take will help support our award winning initiatives and every mile you run will help inspire youth in Cuba.

Run for Roots is an opportunity for every participant in the US to form a connection with a young person on the island, and for our counterparts in Cuba to feel our support and friendship first-hand. The new year has always been a time to reground and refocus: what better way to do so than to support Roots of Hope and get in great shape in the process? We welcome runners, joggers, and even walkers to sign up. and will have a comprehensive training program to help everyone stay focused and on track. We will also be pairing runners by city to offer support and running buddies. In the end, all of our work pushes towards a day when youth in Cuba can freely participate in open exchanges about their ideas, hopes, dreams, and realities.