Rosa Iveth Montezuma, Panama’s first indigenous Miss Universe candidate has been appointed godmother and ambassador for the fight against HIV by the Pro-Wellbeing and Dignity Foundation of People Affected by HIV / AIDS.

Dr. Orlando Quintero, who created the Foundation Rosa Iveth was infected with HIV,  31 years ago while practicing medicine. invited Rosa Iveth to support the project, and carry a message of hope to patients

In the coming days, she will participate in an informative program with free HIV tests in the Ngäbe Buglé region.

Montezuma has also been recognized by the United Nations (UN), in New York when she recently spoke in praise of her indigenous heritage and was the first beauty queen to visit the organization for community purposes.

“Beauty is the compliment. We are what our heart transmits through our actions, "she  told La Estrella de Panamá in  a recent interview