Sila M. Calderón
Motivational Speaker
Social Responsibility
lessons learned through 20 years of aiding those in need
In these difficult and complex times, we are all worried about our own personal finances. But, have we stopped to think about the plight of the impoverished? Social responsibility is the obligation to extend your hand to those less fortunate. Sensitivity and compassion are precisely what is missing from business and public life today.
Sila Calderón speaks about the lessons learned in her 20-year endeavor to bring about change in the poor communities in Puerto Rico. She talks about the empowerment process for the underprivileged, its stumbling blocks, and its marvelous possibilities.
The former Governor recounts specific stories of redemption and achievement, of hope and fulfillment among the disadvantaged, particularly women. These examples are inspiring instances of personal transformation through sheer will power and personal faith.
Ms. Calderón scrutinizes the reality of poverty from the perspective of the volunteer private citizen and the public officer in charge. Most importantly, she examines the moral aspects of social responsibility and its potential benefits.