On a night full of emotion and solidarity, Infobae Peru He was recognized for his outstanding journalistic work in favor of the rights of childhood during the ceremony ‘Childhood allies‘Organized by SOS Peru Aldeas. This event, which was held at the Hilton Hotel in Miraflores, celebrated the commitment of various institutions, companies and media with childhood and adolescence in vulnerability.
Recognition reinforces the commitment of this means to social responsibility and its key role in promoting childhood rights in Peru. The ceremony was chaired by Sonia Frisancho, president of the Board of Directors of SOS Peru Children’s Villagesand authorities such as Oscar Alva Arias, Director II of the Mimp Children’s, Boys and Adolescents Policy Directorate, and Renate connects, Austrian ambassador.
Infobae Peru He was awarded with other media such as Commerce y The Republicfor its objectivity and transparency when addressing issues related to the protection and well -being of children and adolescents in the country. This award highlights the continuous effort to put the rights of childhood in the center of their informative work, contributing to make visible problems that affect the youngest.
“On behalf of InfobaeI want to deeply thank this recognition. For us, informing with responsibility on issues that impact the life of girls and boys is not only part of the journalistic work, but also a commitment to society. Receiving this recognition reaffirms us in the conviction that journalism is a powerful tool to make visible realities, promote changes and generate awareness, ”said Yenny Melo, weekend editor of the weekend Infobae Peru.
For its part, Nancy Martínez Pacheco, national director of SOS Peru Aldeas, expressed her gratitude for the collaboration of the media and business leaders, ensuring that her work helps change lives. “Thanks to their commitment, we achieve that more than 61 thousand children and adolescents have access to new opportunities,” Martínez said. In 2024, the organization positively impacted more than 61,000 girls, boys, adolescents, youth and families nationwide, giving them access to new development opportunities and promoting the right to live in safe and protective environments.
One of the most prominent moments of the night was the delivery of the Premio Hermann Gmeiner a Oscar IbáñezAmbassador SOS since 2004 and current technical director of the Peruvian soccer team, for their permanent support for the cause.
The tribute to Ibáñez was especially emotional. During the ceremony, the renowned coach expressed his commitment to the cause of childhood, stating that contributing to the future of a child can change his life forever. Ibáñez received the Hermann Gmeiner award accompanied by an artisanal loom, a symbol of solidarity that unites those who work for a more fair country since childhood.
In addition to the media and figures such as Ibáñez, 33 companies were recognized in five different categories, which were honored for their valuable commitment to childhood and adolescence in vulnerability.
The ceremony was also a space to share inspiring life stories of young people former participants, caregivers, community leaders and families that are part of the organization, highlighting the real and human impact of work done by SOS Peru Children’s Villages.
In this edition of “Allies for Children”, the new category was also presented Influencers SOSwhich recognizes prominent public figures with solid digital communities and a deep social sensitivity. This year, new influencers include the actress Almudena Garcíathe radio announcer Memo García and the journalist Fernando Llanoswho have joined the commitment to make visible the cause on their digital platforms. In addition, the high performance athlete was announced Cayetana Chirinoswho joins this important role.
