The inaugural Latin America Charity Ball in Monaco has raised almost €67,000 for a child protection project in Panama. Among the VIP guests at the soirée was the First Lady of Panama, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, who thanked those gathered for their “warmth and generosity”.
On 3rd October, Monaco Life attended the inaugural edition of MeConnet’s Latin America Charity Ball at the Yacht Club de Monaco alongside more than 230 other guests, including the First Lady of Panama, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, and Daniela Spanier, the president of MeConnect. The glamourous evening ultimately raised €66,700 for an AMADE-based project to prevent child sexual abuse in Panama.
“I am truly honoured to be here tonight, witnessing the warmth and generosity of the Principality,” said Cohen de Mulino. “I hope that, just as I have had the chance to experience your culture, you will also have the opportunity to discover the beauty of Panama.”
The soirée’s guests were treated to a fully immersive experience celebrating Panamanian culture. The night’s entertainment included traditional Caribbean folkloric music and a sustainable fashion show, while top chefs such as Charlie Collins, Cuquita Arias de Calvo and Issamary Sanchez Gonzales crafted a diverse culinary menu representing the rich flavours of the nation.
Prominent Panamanian figures from the world of culture and society were also in attendance. Artist Olga Sinclair, musician Ana Carla Maza and sculptor Ricardo Velasquez were each honoured with the Latin American Impact Award for their societal contributions on the night. The award had been designed by Brazilian artist and Monaco resident Marcos Marin.
See more: Interview: Daniela Spanier, founder of the Latin America Charity Ball
The AMADE-backed child protection initiative will train 1,000 parents and 200 teachers in Panama to recognise, prevent and report cases of child sexual abuse in three districts. In collaboration with Panama’s Ministry of Education, it will also educate over 6,000 children aged four to 11 in six schools.
The MeConnect organisation, which organised the charity ball, has previously launched projects such as No Finish Line in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, and is preparing to introduce similar initiatives in Panama in the coming months.
See more of the event in the Monaco Life video below and scroll down to see more photos from the event:
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Main photo: Daniela Spanier with the First Lady of Panama, Maricel Cohen de Mulino. All photos supplied