DistantNews
Support us
Carlos Rivera Honored for Social Commitment at Marbella Gala
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Culture & Society

Carlos Rivera Honored for Social Commitment at Marbella Gala

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources New plan
  • Mexican singer Carlos Rivera received the Global Gift Humanitarian Award at a charity gala in Marbella, Spain.
  • The award recognizes his social commitment and "extreme generosity" towards various causes.
  • The gala, hosted by Eva Longoria, also honored activist Elsa Collins with the Women Empowerment Award.

Mexican singer and composer Carlos Rivera was honored with the Global Gift Humanitarian Award at the annual charity gala hosted by the Global Gift Foundation in Marbella, Spain. The event, co-hosted by actress Eva Longoria, celebrated Rivera's "extreme generosity" and unwavering commitment to social causes.

This recognition is an honor that I assume with enormous responsibility.

— Carlos RiveraAccepting the Global Gift Humanitarian Award.

María Bravo, founder of the Global Gift Foundation, presented Rivera with the award, highlighting his "extraordinary generosity, his firm commitment to various social causes, and his constant humanitarian work." Rivera, an artist with significant international reach, expressed that the award is a "great honor" and carries "enormous responsibility." He emphasized that music has not only connected him with millions but also taught him the value of using his voice to help others, stating, "Solidarity can change the course of many lives."

Music has not only allowed me to connect with millions of people, but it has also taught me that the voice acquires its true value when it is used to help others.

— Carlos RiveraReflecting on the impact of his music and humanitarian work.

During the gala, activist and philanthropist Elsa Collins also received the Women Empowerment Award for her tireless advocacy for women, children, and migrant families, and her efforts to create opportunities and promote a more just and equal society. Collins described the award as a motivation to "continue working so that no one feels invisible."

Solidarity can change the course of many lives.

— Carlos RiveraCommenting on the importance of humanitarian efforts.

The 15th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella, part of the Global Gift Philanthropic Weekend, featured performances by Colombian singer Greeicy and Spanish artist Melody. Mexican actor and singer Diego Boneta, former First Lady of Canada Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, and designer Vicky Martín Berrocal were among the notable guests who attended to support the foundation's philanthropic endeavors.

This award also belongs to all the women, families, and communities who fight every day to be heard, respected, and protected.

— Elsa CollinsAccepting the Women Empowerment Award.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog