A Recognition of a Mission to Transform Lives
On August 10, 2025, in Marbella, Spain, renowned communicator, speaker, and emotional intelligence leader Ismael Cala was honored with the 2025 Alma Award by the Starlite Foundation. Presented during the prestigious Starlite Gala, founded by Antonio Banderas and Sandra García-Sanjuán, this award is one of the most important philanthropic recognitions on the international stage.
More than a personal achievement, Ismael Cala received this honor on behalf of the entire community that makes the work of the Ismael Cala Foundation possible, celebrating years of commitment to emotional education, youth leadership, and human development.
El Vuelo de la Cometa: An Experience That Transforms Lives
One of the Foundation’s flagship programs, El Vuelo de la Cometa, has had a profound impact on communities across Latin America and beyond. This intensive program, designed for young people between the ages of 11 and 17, promotes self-awareness, emotional regulation, conscious leadership, and a sense of purpose.
Through participatory dynamics, experiential activities, and spaces for reflection, El Vuelo de la Cometa provides practical tools that empower young people to become the leaders of their own stories.
The Impact and Achievements of the Ismael Cala Foundation
To date, thanks to the collective work of facilitators, ambassadors, partners, and sponsors, the Foundation has reached milestones that tell powerful stories of transformation:
- 4,783 young people have experienced El Vuelo de la Cometa.
- 261 facilitators have been trained to bring the program to more communities.
- 269 ambassadors help spread and support the mission worldwide.
- The Foundation is present in 6 countries, with expansion plans for the coming years.
Each number represents a life impacted, a young person who discovered new possibilities, and a future with more opportunities.
A Recognition That Inspires Us to Keep Soaring
The 2025 Alma Award reaffirms the positive impact the Ismael Cala Foundation and its programs are generating around the world. This recognition not only celebrates what has been achieved so far, but also strengthens the Foundation’s commitment to reaching thousands more young people still waiting for this opportunity.
Join our mission and help us bring El Vuelo de la Cometa to more young people.
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