{"id":49726,"date":"2025-07-04T16:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=49726"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:05:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:05:34","slug":"fundamorgan-marks-25-years-of-commitment-to-justice-and-social-transformation-in-panama","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/fundamorgan-marks-25-years-of-commitment-to-justice-and-social-transformation-in-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"FUNDAMORGAN Marks 25 Years of Commitment to Justice and Social Transformation in Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Panama City, June 12, 2025<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 FUNDAMORGAN, a nonprofit organization that leads the community social axis of Morgan & Morgan\u00b4s ESG strategy, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, reaffirming its commitment to access to justice and citizenship education as pillars for a better Panama.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Since its foundation in 2000, FUNDAMORGAN has worked to build bridges between the private sector and the country\u2019s most pressing social needs, with a transformative vision that has directly impacted thousands of lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work is grounded in the belief that access to justice and human rights education should not be a privilege. These 25 years have shown us that change is possible when we work in partnership\u2014with empathy, commitment, and a forward-looking vision,\u201d said Marina P\u00e9rez De C\u00e1rdenas<\/strong>, Executive Director of FUNDAMORGAN.<\/p>\n

Flagship Programs<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Community Legal Assistance Program<\/strong>
    \nProvides free legal advice and representation to women survivors of gender-based violence in criminal and family proceedings, prioritizing those earning less than B\/.800 per month and residing in Panama City, San Miguelito, La Chorrera, and Arraij\u00e1n. The program also includes prevention workshops, inter-institutional partnerships, and legislative advocacy.
    \nImpact:<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 3,800 legal proceedings
    \n\u2022 8,000 legal consultations
    \n\u2022 17,600 people reached through awareness efforts<\/li>\n
  2. Pro Bono Program<\/strong>
    \nSince 2011, Morgan & Morgan became the first Panamanian company to sign the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas. Since then, the firm has contributed over 17,000 hours of volunteer legal work benefiting more than 25 social organizations and public interest projects. The firm has also been recognized as a \u201cLeading Light\u201d in Latin America by the Pro Bono program for 12 consecutive years.<\/li>\n
  3. Responsible Citizenship Program<\/strong>
    \nTargeted at youth aged 15 to 30, this program strengthens civic competencies, promotes democratic values, and encourages respect for human rights through training, participation, debate, art, and culture.
    \nKey initiatives include:<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 Co-creation of the youth space at the Panama International Book Fair
    \n\u2022 Competitive microgrants for youth-led projects
    \n\u2022 Artistic creation program in partnership with MAC Panama
    \n\u2022 Youth gatherings, forums, and camps
    \nImpact:<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 23,000 youth participants
    \n\u2022 150 educational institutions benefited<\/li>\n
  4. Eduardo Morgan \u00c1lvarez Scholarship Program<\/strong>
    \nProvides financial support to outstanding law students at the University of Panama. To date, 40 students have benefited from the program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cFUNDAMORGAN was born as a tribute to the vision of our grandfather, Eduardo Morgan \u00c1lvarez, and today it is a legacy that continues to grow thanks to the ongoing support of all the organization\u2019s partners. Every life we impact reminds us why it\u2019s worth continuing to build a more just Panama,\u201d said Diana Morgan, Chair of FUNDAMORGAN\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

    Over the past 25 years, FUNDAMORGAN has mobilized hundreds of volunteers, established partnerships with national and international institutions such as UN Women, MIDES, and APLAFA, and maintained a strong commitment to equity, ethics, and sustainability.<\/p>\n

    This anniversary not only commemorates the journey so far but also renews the commitment to a future where justice and civic participation are a reality for all.<\/p>\n

    \u201cFUNDAMORGAN: 25 Years of Transformation\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Press Contact<\/strong>
    \nMarianela Ferrer
    \nmarianela.ferrer@morimor.com<\/a>
    \n206-7060
    \n    http:\/\/www.fundamorgan.org<\/a>
    \nInstagram: @fundamorganpa
    \nLinkedIn: FUNDAMORGAN
    \nFacebook: Fundamorganpa
    \nTikTok: @fundamorganpanama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-49726","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/49726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}