“Tigo has proudly supported Glasswing over the years and is very excited to begin this new chapter of collaboration. A mentor is critical to professional development, so this program speaks to Tigo’s mission to connect people and improve lives. We we are proud to support students as they work to fulfill their dreams and become agents of change Latin America“, he said Mauricio RamosCEO of Millicom (Tigo), who accepted the recognition given to Tigo on Thursday night.
“Tigo was Glasswing’s first corporate sponsor and we are extremely grateful for their support. Over the past 15 years, Tigo has participated in various initiatives, mobilizing thousands of volunteers to support programs, while also providing essential assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an organization seeking to create opportunities for children and youth, we are excited about this new mentoring program. Thanks to this collaboration, created under Mauricio’s leadership, in 2023, many young and young people in Guatemala, HondurasAND Redeemer will have access to mentors who will support them in building their confidence so that they can have more professional opportunities and improve their lives,” said Celina from Solaco-founder and president of Glasswing.
Since joining Millicom (Tigo), Ramos has pioneered many initiatives, most notably transforming the company into a fixed and mobile Internet business with a strong focus on Latin America. Under his leadership, Millicom (Tigo) strengthened its purpose “to build digital highways that connect people, improve lives and develop communities”, and a strong corporate culture described by its motto “Sangre Tigo”, leading to recognitions such as one of the Top 3 best multinational workplaces in Latin America in the Great Place to Work survey.
Business leaders, fashion pioneers, social figures and foreign dignitaries were welcomed to Guastavino’s by the co-founders of Glasswing Celina from Sola, Ken BakerAND Diego de Solatogether with the co-chairs Carmen Busquets; Donna Karan; John Moore; Henry R. Muñoz, III; Shapiro Jana Pasquel; and members of the Host Committee Alexandra Araujo, Ariadna GutierrezXitlat Herrera, Eliabeth Madigan, Fernando Palomo, Maite PerroniCalu Rivero, and Mauricio Samayoa. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and a special performance by award-winning violinist Mapy.
Glasswing’s eighth annual benefit gala raised over $1.3 million for children and youth in the Latin America, Caribbeanand New York City.
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About Millicom
Millicom (NASDAQ US: TIGO, Nasdaq Stockholm: TIGO_SDB) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America. Through our TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands, we offer a wide range of digital services and products, including TIGO Money for mobile financial services, TIGO Sports for local entertainment, TIGO ONEtv for pay TV, high-speed data, voice and business – business solutions such as cloud and security. Regarding June 30, 2022, Millicom employed approximately 20,000 people and provided cellular and fiber cable services through its digital highways to approximately 50 million customers, with a fiber cable footprint of nearly 13 million homes. Founded in 1990, Millicom International Cellular SA is headquartered in Luxembourg. For more information, visit millicom.com. Connect with Millicom at I tweet, Instagram, facebook, AND LinkedIn
About Glasswing International
Glasswing’s mission is to address the root causes and consequences of violence and poverty through education and health programs that empower youth and communities and strengthen public systems. Through grassroots, evidence-based programming and cross-sector alliances, Glasswing creates opportunities for children and youth – local changemakers – to thrive. Since 2007, Glasswing has impacted the lives of over 1.5 million people, with more than 398,000 participants in our education initiatives, nearly 350,000 participants in our health initiatives, and nearly 140,000 mobilized volunteers. For more information, visit: glass.org.
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