VFF USA announces its annual gala ‘Recipe for Empowerment’.
The Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA (VFF USA) has announced its annual Recipe for Empowerment event that will be held on October 6 from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m.
The event will host top chefs from Spain, India, and the US to showcase the interconnectedness cuisines from different countries.
It would feature Jaleo, La Boqueria, Rasika, Bombay Club, and the Kitchen a Blue Creek, among others.
“This year we hope to raise $300,000.
“Previously, the event was held at the Former Residence of the Spanish Ambassador, but this year we anticipate a much larger crowd and have outgrown the space,” Klouthis said.
The funds raised last year were spent alleviating the conditions of more than 300 victims of human trafficking and domestic violence in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
“All funds raised from this event will be sent to India to help with some specific projects,” Klouthis said.
As one of its initiatives to espouse the development of rural Andhra Pradesh, VFF USA regularly organizes free tours to the state.
The stay can be of few days or a couple of weeks, depending upon the convenience of the traveler.