Partygoers enjoyed an evening of empowered programming while celebrating honorees Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Maria Cornejo, and Edmundo Castillo.
Last night in the Flatiron district, Mercado Global hosted its 10th Fashion Forward Gala on International Women's Day, honoring producer Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, designer Maria Cornejo, Partner at Apollo, Stephanie Drescher and head of design for Stuart Weitzman Edmundo Castillo. The annual fete raises funds and awareness for," the Brooklyn-based company seeks to uplift Indigenous women artisans in rural Central America with the skills they need to become independent entrepreneurs.
"When I see Mercado Global products, I see an opportunity to bring basic rights to people who don't have access to them. Things like living equitable living conditions, access to work, access to education, and access to healthcare; These rights are not nice to have; they are imperative," Fabiola Beracasa Beckman told"As an activist, I've learned that if human rights violations are acceptable anywhere, none of our rights will ever be protected.
The Latina-led organization skillfully weaves together monetary support, education, and access to the global market on a granular level to help indigenous women gain financial independence, led under the vision of founder Ruth Álvarez-DeGolia. "Mercado Global works in the epicenter of the migration crisis in rural Central America. To give you a sense of what life is like for the women and families we serve in Guatemala, two out of three children go to bed hungry every night.
Guests enjoyed a VIP cocktail hour and tried their luck at the specialty silent auction items on display in the gallery of the Prince George Ballroom. Afterward, attendees sampled a three-course Latin-inspired meal and an evening of impactful programming. Attendees heard firsthand from honorees, as well as Lidia Garcia, the non-profit's Guatemalan-based operations director.
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