NEW
YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
BrazilFoundation's XXI New
York Gala, held on September 19,
2024, at the Plaza Hotel, was a resounding success, shining
a spotlight on the foundation's mission and the profound impact it
has made in Brazil. With generous
support from guests and sponsors, the gala raised critical funds to
sustain BrazilFoundation's
ongoing efforts to empower communities across the country.
This year's gala emphasized BrazilFoundation's history of supporting
nearly 900 Brazilian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and
investing over $50 million USD in
transformative initiatives. As BrazilFoundation approaches its 25th
anniversary, the event underscored the significance of its four
core funds: education, social entrepreneurship, gender equality,
and environmental sustainability.
Rebecca Tavares, President and
CEO of BrazilFoundation,
stated, "Next year, BrazilFoundation will mark 25 years of
social impact in Brazil, and this
gala was an inspiring way to mark the beginning of our
celebrations. We brought together many people who are contributing
to a more just Brazil through
philanthropy. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate our
great collective capacity to make a difference and reaffirmed our
commitment to social transformation in Brazil."
This unforgettable night wouldn't have been the same without
Ludmilla's stellar performance, DJ Gaspar Muniz's music and the
outstanding MC's Flavia Alessandra,
actress and BrazilFoundation ambassador, and
Ingrid Silva, principal ballerina at
the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
The stunning ballroom at New York
City's iconic The Plaza Hotel was transformed by a thrilling
performance by Ludmilla, the most influential Black artist
in Latin America and the most
prominent Afro-Latina in music history according to Spotify.
Ludmilla said, "I'm so happy I was able to perform at
BrazilFoundation's gala!
It's an honor to use my music to help make a difference in
Brazil. Being surrounded by people
who are so passionate about making our country a better place is
really inspiring. I loved sharing this energy with everyone!"
"As BrazilFoundation's
ambassador, I'm thrilled to be here celebrating another year of
making a difference. This event brings together people who care
deeply about social change and it's inspiring to see the impact of
our work. Having Ingrid Silva
join us is a real highlight. Together, we celebrate the generosity
of our supporters and the positive change they're creating" said
Flavia Alessandra, actress
and BrazilFoundation
ambassador.
BrazilFoundation was
honored to recognize leading philanthropists, including Gisele
Bündchen and Selena
Gomez, both of whom have been pivotal in supporting
BrazilFoundation's mission.
Other honorees included Safra National
Bank of New York, Instituto
Caldeira and Instituto Mulher em Construção.
The gala attracted a host of esteemed brands supporting
BrazilFoundation, including BRADESCO BBI, BTG PACTUAL, GOLDMAN
SACHS & CO, GRUPO E SOCIAL, HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL, SAFRA
NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK, ATRIUM
CONSTRUCTIONS, BLOOMBERG, IN PLUS INC., SILVERPEAK, SOL DE JANEIRO, AGIBANK, BANK OF AMERICA, and
CITI. Their partnership is vital to sustaining the foundation's
impactful programs.
Media Contacts:
Roy Cosme
rcosme@arcos-ny.com
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