Singer, Songwriter Erika Ender Receives Philanthropy Award From The Ismael Cala Foundation

Erika Ender, Panamanian composer, president of the Fundación Puertas Abiertas ('Open Doors Foundation') and creator of the

Talenpro project, received the Philanthropy Award of the Ismael Cala Foundation for being "an example of social responsibility."

"She has created an exponential platform for young talents, interweaving entertainment and culture with efforts to promote the social welfare of others. Coming from Panama and acting on behalf of the world, she has prioritized the professional and emotional education of new generations, with the aim of training balanced human beings," Ismael Cala emphasized as he handed over the prize to the renowned, multiple award-winning artist, who has broken records of all kinds. Her songs have

been recorded by

more than 200 international artists, including the smash hit

Despacito ('Easy does it').

Cala said that Ender "today is an example of an artist with a sense of social responsibility, involved in managing solutions for Panamanians and providing an example for the Americas overall."

The award was presented at Gala Fifty, in Miami, which celebrated the Ismael Cala Foundation's first 50 months of work.

During the event, they raised funds to strengthen Foundation programs and contribute to the education and social transformation of children, adolescents and young adults, with Daniel Sarcos and Alessandra Villegas serving as Emcees.

"This foundation is part of my DNA. It didn't just come into being by chance or inertia, but because I wanted to build something like this. Obviously, this is a team effort. I've just been the manager. It's all the people who work here who make all the difference,'' said Cala in his remarks.

In its 50 months of activity, 6,359 young people from 13 countries in Latin America and the United States have

benefited from its programs, which seek to develop their potential and enhance their wellbeing and social development.

Dilcia Ruan, ambassador of the Foundation and organizer of the Gala,

indicated that "with the funds raised at the gala, some 500 young people from Latin America will

benefit from emotional intelligence programs." At

the Gala

Fifty an auction

was also held to benefit the "Fly a Kite program," initially launched in Guatemala, and scheduled to reach nine other countries. Its aim is to offer tools for emotional intelligence and leadership to adolescents.