The WorldRemit company for international audiences seeks to meet the needs of Latinos.

A new international electronic transfer service has been launched to help Latinos send money to their homes in an easy and economical way, something particularly necessary given the current socio-economic struggles facing our communities throughout Latin America and the world.

WorldRemit (WR) is connecting communities and facilitating the financial support of this community worldwide. Currently, people can send money from more than 50 countries in more than 150 countries around the world.

This money transfer company has disrupted an industry formerly dominated by companies outside the internet, such as Western Union, and has succeeded in making international money transfers accessible on the web, making them more convenient, safer, faster and less expensive.

With a worldwide audience, WR knows that its tools can serve the Hispanic community and is committed to connecting with them in a meaningful way and empower them through social application and initiatives. For example, in his recent initiative Future Stars, WorldRemit partnered with the "Arsenal Football Club" to create a mentoring program for leading professional community athletes worldwide, including Latinos.

Luis Alejandro Castaeñeda is a volunteer coach for a soccer team for blind children in Bogotá and its surroundings.

From a large selection of participants, Colombian coach Luis Alejandro Castañeda He was selected as the winner of a trip with all expenses paid to London; The objective is participate in training sessions customized with “Arsenal Football Development” coaches.

“At WorldRemit, we are inspired daily by our clients, who work hard to send money to their homes to support their communities. Through our partnership with Arsenal and the ‘Future Stars’ program, we are delighted to celebrate the stories of inspiring people like Luis, who uses sport to make a difference in the lives of the young people they train, ” said Gabriel Carvajalino, general manager for Colombia at WorldRemit.

Luis is a volunteer coach for a soccer team for blind children in Bogotá and its surroundings. The team was created by his father, who is blind, 20 years ago to help young people develop their mobility and independence.

“Future Stars” gave Luis the opportunity to amplify the important work he does in Colombia and to develop tools to expand his work.

Luis with his players.

“First of all, I thank God, as well as WorldRemit and Arsenal for giving me this great opportunity here in London. I am proud to have represented Latin America as the first blind soccer coach. I will always remember this experience in my mind and keep it in my heart forever, ” commented Luis Alejandro Castañeda.

Arsenal has become one of the most famous names in modern football with millions of passionate fans around the world. Loaded with history and tradition, the "Arsenal Football Club" has prospered with a pioneering and innovative spirit and has always served to create a sense of community for people around the world.

“Through our programs in London and around the world, our‘ Football Development ’coaches are dedicated to helping prepare young players for success on and off the field. The work of the winners of ‘Future Stars’ within their communities shows how powerful football can be and the importance of promoting diversity within the sport. We hope that this experience supports Luis to further expand his contributions to community football in Colombia, ” shared Simon McManus, head coach of Arsenal Football Development.

Applications for the “Future Stars” program are judged according to the following criteria by a panel of judges from WorldRemit and Arsenal:

  • The coach's commitment to improve the lives of his community.
  • The impact that the coach has had on the youth of his community.
  • The strength of the coach's proposal to transmit his training upon his return home if they win the program.

"Future Stars" will begin again later this summer 2020. For more information visit https://www.futurestars.worldremit.com/

WorldRemit currently has a “3 FREE” promotion that eliminates the transfer fees of the first three transfers to new customers. Committed to supporting customers when they send money to family and friends in their home country, WorldRemit has removed all money transfer barriers and made the transfer process an easy and accessible one.

New customers interested in paying zero fees on their first three transfers should use the code: “3FREE” when making the payment. For more information on how to send money with WorldRemit, click here.

Information from a public notice of the company.

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