The tirelessly creative spirit of this Chilean poet and educator drove her to share her poetry and knowledge throughout the world, making her a true pioneer in universal literature. The beauty of her work, her dedication to teaching and her deep concern for improving education for children around the world have inspired entire generations.

The legacy of the first Ibero-American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1945) is a treasure that continues to transcend borders and is essential to our national culture and pride.

The poetry of Lucila de María Godoy Alcayaga – better known as Gabriela Mistral – is alive here in Chile. Creativity that inspires the world.