Viamericas Recognizes World Central Kitchen as Global Citizen of the Year

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance services, recently announced that it has chosen World Central Kitchen as its Global Citizen of the Year.

The recognition honors World Central Kitchen’s unwavering commitment to showing up on the frontlines of crisis and taking action when it matters most, which are values that deeply resonate with Viamericas and the families they serve every day. Across borders and time zones, families make profound sacrifices to support one another, relying on remittances for stability and care.

“Immigrant families understand what it means to show up for one another, even when distance makes it hard. Every day, we see how families support each other across borders through hard-earned remittances that provide for loved ones,” said Paul Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Viamericas. “That same spirit is reflected in World Central Kitchen’s work: meeting people where they are, taking action without hesitation, and building trust through service and care. We are proud to recognize and support an organization that so clearly lives these values.”

The award also included a financial donation to help World Central Kitchen continue feeding people across the globe.

About World Central Kitchen

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying a model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 600 million nourishing meals around the world.

When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, and emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need.

We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis. Learn more at wck.org.

About Viamericas Corporation

Viamericas is a leading licensed money transmitter that provides international money transfers, bill payments, check processing, and top-up services at thousands of agent locations across the United States. Individuals can send money to more than 285,000 locations in 95 countries.

Founded in 1999, Viamericas helps families achieve their financial goals by providing international payment services at a great value. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, the company has a West Coast office in Los Angeles and operational centers in Mexico, Colombia, and the Philippines. Viamericas has been recognized by FXC as a Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Company in 2024 and 2025. For more information, see https://corporate.viamericas.com.