Roberto Díaz Tapiero Shares “Mi Orgullo Panameño” Message with Girls in Santo Domingo

Community impact goes beyond business. It is about presence, culture, and leaving something meaningful behind.

Recently, Roberto Díaz Tapiero visited a local school and orphanage in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he read from his book Mi Orgullo Panameño — adapted for the occasion into Mi Orgullo Dominicano.

The experience was both personal and powerful.

A School That Provides More Than Education

The visit took place at a local institution that serves as both a school and a refuge for vulnerable children.

The facility supports:

• Girls who have been abandoned by their parents or mothers

• Children from surrounding neighborhoods who attend classes daily

• Young girls who live onsite and receive full-time care and education

For many of these children, the school is not only a place of learning — it is stability, safety, and opportunity.

From “My Panamanian Pride” to “My Dominican Pride”

Roberto originally wrote Mi Orgullo Panameño as a celebration of identity, culture, and national pride.

During his visit to Santo Domingo, he adapted the book’s message, transforming it into Mi Orgullo Dominicano to reflect the country and community he was speaking to.

The goal was simple but meaningful:

To remind these young girls that their identity, heritage, and story matter.

That pride in who they are can shape who they become.

The Power of Representation and Encouragement

For children — especially those who have experienced abandonment — representation and affirmation matter deeply.

Reading a story that reflects pride, resilience, and belonging sends a powerful message:

• Your background does not limit you.

• Your circumstances do not define you.

• Your country, your culture, and your identity are strengths.

Moments like this create connection beyond geography.

Building Community Across Borders

Although Roberto is Panamanian, this visit to Santo Domingo reflects a broader vision — one of regional solidarity and shared Latin American identity.

Pride in one’s country does not exclude others. Instead, it creates bridges.

By adapting his message for Dominican children, Roberto reinforced a universal truth:

Pride, dignity, and hope are not confined by borders.

A Commitment to Community

At United Country Panama, leadership is not limited to transactions or business achievements. It is also about:

• Supporting communities

• Encouraging youth

• Promoting education

• Strengthening identity and culture

The visit to Santo Domingo was a reminder that meaningful impact often begins with simple acts — like reading a book and sharing a message of pride.