(Prensa Latina) Geneva, Switzerland - Swiss Red Cross appointed famous Cuban singer Omara Portuondo as its ambassador, to continue supporting this institution with her music and example.

Martin Fuhrer, director of the Swiss Red Cross International Cooperation Switzerland, granted the title to the Cuba's diva during a ceremony held in Montreaux.

Fuhrer thanked Omara for her work, her solidarity and selfless support and her commitment to the poor in the world. He announced that the Cuban diva will contribute to the Swiss Red Cross work through her music and example to help the victims of natural disasters and hunger in the world, and long for a new horizon for their lives.

The ceremony, attended by Omara and her band, diplomats and friends from Montreaux, followed with a speech by the organizer of the city´s cultural events. He highlighted the singer's brilliant professional career and the important contribution of Cuba to arts, mainly via its worldwide famous traditional music.

Omara appreciated the gesture and reiterated her disposition to defend the poorest sectors. She emphasized it was Cuba's work for the poor people of the world and the support of musicians in her career that had earned the award.