Our Sponsors
Rafael Bello
Goldsmith, Sculptor & Painter
Born in Havana, Cuba, he studied painting and sculpture at the San Alejandro School of Fine Arts.
In 1982, he exhibited a group of sculptures in his first solo exhibition at the National Puppet Theater in Cuba. From that moment on, he divided his time between artistic creation and teaching, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary Cuban goldsmiths and sculptors of the second half of the 20th century.
Throughout his 42-year career, Bello has shared his knowledge with other goldsmiths across Latin America, frequently being invited to teach specialized workshops at major educational centers such as the Autonomous University of Honduras, the Faculty of Fashion Design and Architecture at UNITEC University in Tegucigalpa, and public institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Caracas and the Sofía Imber Museum of Contemporary Art.
He has also worked at the Studio Metallo School in Costa Rica and the Monseñor de Talavera Institute in Caracas, where he taught jewelry. During this time, he has worked in his own workshop in the various countries where he has lived.
Rafael Bello was born in Cuba, but later settled and became a naturalized Venezuelan. He subsequently lived in Paris, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador.
Good Clothing
Good Clothing is a fashion brand with a specific purpose: to support the work of Amamericana. The brand donates as much of its net profit as possible to fund programs serving refugees, migrants, and vulnerable communities. Through ethical production and minimalist design, Good Clothing turns each purchase into a concrete financial contribution.
La Valerosa Mining Plant SAC
La Valerosa Mining Plant SAC is a small, privately owned gold ore processing plant located in southern Peru. As a concentrator, it processes ore and converts it into gold-laden activated carbon in collaboration with small-scale miners. Despite its size, La Valerosa donates more than 25% of its revenue to Amamericana, which significantly contributes to funding our humanitarian programs in the region.
Christian Delacruz
Business mentor and serial entrepreneur.
My purpose is to transfer experience and knowledge to transform people's mindsets and help them take action through unique methodological experiences, connecting being with doing. I practice non-traditional sports such as mountain biking (MTB), scuba diving, skydiving, hiking, and climbing mountains and snow-capped peaks. These sports have helped me manage stress, make decisions, and overcome fear.
I have over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, design, development, and creation of businesses and companies in Latin America, Central America, and Europe, as well as in the creation of business models.
I have started businesses in over 20 countries, founded over 10 companies, and currently lead four of them.
I have had the opportunity to participate in projects for P&G, BAT, LG, Samsung, L'Oréal, Movistar, among other companies.
I am Co-founder of ENKI, Chief Learning Officer of Team Academy Peru, Business Mentor at Ashoka, Ticket for Change, Rockefeller Foundation, Virgin Start Up and, for more than 25 years, founding partner of W3H Strativa Latam.
I forgot, I studied Chemical Engineering!