Since its foundation in 2000, FUNDAMORGAN has worked to build bridges between the private sector and the country’s most pressing social needs, with a transformative vision that has directly impacted thousands of lives.

“Our 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—with empathy, commitment, and a forward-looking vision,” said Marina Pérez De Cárdenas, Executive Director of FUNDAMORGAN.

Flagship Programs

Community Legal Assistance Program

Provides 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 Arraiján. The program also includes prevention workshops, inter-institutional partnerships, and legislative advocacy.

Impact:

• 3,800 legal proceedings

• 8,000 legal consultations

• 17,600 people reached through awareness efforts

Pro Bono Program

Since 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 “Leading Light” in Latin America by the Pro Bono program for 12 consecutive years.

Responsible Citizenship Program

Targeted 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.

Key initiatives include:

• Co-creation of the youth space at the Panama International Book Fair

• Competitive microgrants for youth-led projects

• Artistic creation program in partnership with MAC Panama

• Youth gatherings, forums, and camps

Impact:

• 23,000 youth participants

• 150 educational institutions benefited

Eduardo Morgan Álvarez Scholarship Program

Provides financial support to outstanding law students at the University of Panama. To date, 40 students have benefited from the program.

“FUNDAMORGAN was born as a tribute to the vision of our grandfather, Eduardo Morgan Álvarez, and today it is a legacy that continues to grow thanks to the ongoing support of all the organization’s partners. Every life we impact reminds us why it’s worth continuing to build a more just Panama,” said Diana Morgan, Chair of FUNDAMORGAN’s Board of Directors.

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.

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.

“FUNDAMORGAN: 25 Years of Transformation”