FREDERIQUE CONSTANT SUPPORTS GLOBAL GIFT FOUNDATION EVA LONGORIA IN CANNES

federiqueAs part of Frederique Constant’s continued charitable activities, May 14th, Frederique Constant was the main partner of the Global Gift Gala dinner in the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar in Cannes, raising money for a number of charity projects.   Direct donations and a charity auction raised funds that will be awarded in full to three charitable projects: the Earthquake in Nepal, The Eva Longoria Foundation and to Global Gift Foundation’s project « La Casa in Marbella ». Alina Peralta, co-founder of Global Gift Foundation, presented with emotions the tragic situation due to the both earthquakes in Nepal and announced that a part of the donations received during the dinner will be sent to the Nepal Earthquake project. Maria Bravo, co-founder of Global Gift Foundation, explained the details of the project « La Casa in Marbella », which aims at helping the children affected by rare diseases and their families. The inauguration will take place in Marbella, Spain. She encouraged the participants to donate and support the necessary financing for the opening of this multifunctional center, where several institutions will work together for therapy, education and social welfare of children in need. Amaury_Nolasco_Global_Gift_Gala_Cannes_2015 Eva_Longoria_Aletta_Stas_Peter_Stas_Global_Gift_Gala_Cannes_2015 Global Gift Gala - The 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival Eva_Longoria_Global_Gift_Gala_Cannes_2015_2 FC_PR_Manufacture_HeartBeatManufacture_FC-945MC4H9 Frederique_Constant_Lady_Automatic_Heart_Beat_FC-310HBAD2PD4_ Johan_Eliasch_Aletta_Stas_Global_Gift_Gala_Cannes_2015 Global Gift Gala - The 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival About Frederique Constant Founded in 1988 by entrepreneurs Aletta and Peter Stas and driven by passion, Frederique Constant has grown into one of the larger Swiss watch manufacturers. Production reached over 130’000 watches, sold in over 2’800 points of sale in 100+ countries around the globe. Frederique Constant positions itself in the Accessible Luxury segment, with most of its watches selling at CHF 1’000-5’000 retail. As a growing, global enterprise, it has long been the belief at Frederique Constant that “what society gives, should be returned.” The company has done this through the organization and sponsorship of major charity events across the planet. For every watch sold from the Ladies Heart Beat Collection, anywhere in the world, $50 is donated to various charities. In 2015, Frederique Constant will stepup charitable activities significantly in connection to the Frederique Constant Foundation that is currently being incorporated in Switzerland. More information on http://foundation-frederique-constant.com About Global Gift Foundation Frederique_Constant-Foundation_Logo Global Gift Foundation is dedicated to making a positive change on the lives of women and children, using its platform to benefit other foundations while carrying out its own philanthropic projects. Global Gift Foundation was established in 2013 by Maria Bravo and Alina Peralta, and is a non-profit organization focused on creating a positive impact on the lives of children, women and families, grouping fiscally responsible organizations, resources, celebrities, influencers, organizations and brands for a global impact of transformation. The Foundation has a simple mission, to create positive change in the development, welfare, health and social inclusion of the most vulnerable. About Eva Longoria The Eva Longoria Foundation helps Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. These projects include teaching parents how to help their children succeed in school and giving microloans to low-income Latina entrepreneurs to help them grow or start their businesses. Your donation also contributed to the Foundation’s research about what factors can lead to more Latinas graduating high school and attending college. The Eva Longoria Foundation continues to give money to Latina Women in the form of microloans. With funds raised at the Global Gift Gala, the foundation will be able to provide 20-25 microloans for Latinas to be able to start up their own companies.