February 2021

Tania Michel Valdez Ovalles

FORUM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP STUNDENT VOLUNTEERS AT GORGAS HOSPITAL Tania grew up in the community of San Pedro, in Chiquiri Arriba, Penonome. She completed her studies at Escuela Asuncion Chiru Velazquez in SanPedro, and her secondary school studites at Escuela Secundaria Angel Maria Herrera in Penonome.  She discovered Forum Foundation, during the 9th grade, because […]

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Juan Acosta

 A brother to four siblings, three brothers, and a sister to be exact,  Juan is from the community of Tulu Arriba located in the mountains of Cocle. His father is a farmer and his mother is a homemaker. Like many other families who are subsistence farmers, Juan’s family was not able to cover the costs

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Candy Perez

Born and raised in the community of Alto Riecito, Rio Indio. Candy’s journey with Forum Academy began after graduating from public school in Las Marias in 2014.  “The first time I heard about Forum Foundation, was at my school in Las Marias. They were helping the school by providing breakfast for students who lived far

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Lineth Julio

Lineth Del Carmen Julio Martinez was born and raised in Chorrerita de Toabre. She attended elementary and middle school at Escuela Manuel Jaen Rodriguez in Tucue.  She first met Profesora Elvia while recruiting students to join the Forum Academy. “Forum Foundation has been a pillar for me to accomplish part of my dreams.”  “I remember the

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