Posted on August 7, 2023
Within the framework of the 27th Lima Film Festival, the BBVA Foundation will receive recognition for its 50 years contributing to the sustainable development of the nation by supporting the main educational and cultural initiatives for the benefit of the country.
During this half century, the BBVA Foundation has supported activities in the cinema, plastic arts and theater. Its presence stands out in events of national importance such as the Lima International Book Fair, the Hay Festival and, of course, the Lima Film Festival. The commitment made has made it possible to overcome all kinds of setbacks, including holding the festival during the pandemic. The BBVA Foundation devoted all its efforts to supporting this cultural work and guaranteeing access to the greatest number of people.
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For this reason, a tribute will be made to the BBVA Foundation, a permanent ally of this international film meeting. Fernando Eguiluz, CEO of BBVA Peru, will be in charge of receiving this recognition on behalf of all the professional teams that make up the BBVA Foundation. , committed to promoting education and culture in our country.
The Lima Film Festival takes place from Thursday, August 10 to Friday, August 18, with the presentation of 34 Latin American films in competition. During the opening ceremony, the film “La muralla verde” (1970) by Armando Robles Godoy will also be screened.
golden wedding
The BBVA Foundation began its activities in 1973 under the name of Edubanco, always with the aim of contributing to the sustainable development of the country by supporting educational and cultural initiatives.
Later, under the names of the BBVA Continental Foundation and now the BBVA Peru Foundation, the efforts are aimed at promoting access to education and culture and thus creating opportunities for people in their personal and professional development. From 2007 to date, the reading comprehension program Leer es estar adelante has benefited more than 140,000 children, approximately 5,000 teachers in more than 1,000 public schools in less favored areas of the homeland.
in different cities
The BBVA Foundation also promotes art and culture from its house museums such as the MAP Cusco, the House of Emancipation in Trujillo and the Casa Tristán del Pozo in Arequipa. Venues that serve as a meeting point for various cultural activities. To the promotion of reading and support for cinema, literature, theater; The promotion and support for research related to the care and protection of the environment is now also added.
Until 2022, the influence and impact of the BBVA Foundation’s actions reached 4,200,000 direct beneficiaries, in person and online. Always in favor of quality education, an accessible culture and a sustainable society that provides greater opportunities for more Peruvians.
2023-08-08 00:13:53
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