NEW
YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This
past Saturday, Valentina
Ferrer, KAPOWDER co-founder, model, and entrepreneur,
together with global superstar, J Balvin, joined
Glasswing International at the Hard Rock Hotel to
inspire and to celebrate the achievements of over 200 New York City
high school students, including recently-arrived immigrant
youth.
Valentina volunteers with Glasswing's youth programs in
New York City, helping to develop
key skills and instill confidence in students. "As a Glasswing
volunteer, it is a privilege to be part of these students'
journeys; listening to them sharing their dreams and witnessing
their tenacity as they strive for them," shared Valentina.
Glasswing New York's programs focus on social-emotional skill
development, mental health, and reading and English language
support, which are critical for students to adapt to the challenges
of their new environments. As Celina de
Sola, co-founder and President shared, "Valentina not
only shares her experience and motivates students to believe in
themselves, she also reminds them of their courage and potential -
something we all needed as teenagers."
At their tenth annual Gala on October
10th, Glasswing will be highlighting this work, and honoring
Valentina Ferrer, for her
deep commitment to youth and communities in NYC, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The Gala brings together a diverse
group of 400 people, including business leaders, fashion pioneers
and icons, diplomats, cause-driven celebrities, thought leaders,
corporate partners, and media.
Glasswing works in 15 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, as well as New York City, directly impacting more than 3
million lives, and mobilizing more than 150,000 volunteers.
Glasswing has invested over $200
million across the region to address the root causes of
poverty and violence through education and health programs that
empower youth and communities, and strengthen public systems.
For more information about Glasswing International, visit
https://glasswing.org/ or contact: Grace Parazzoli |
gparazzoli@glasswing.org
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