I first heard of Forum Foundation in 2019 from a teacher named Felicita Candelaria, who chose me to be part of this great Foundation because I had good grades in my school. Afterward, she introduced me to the person in charge of the program, Mrs. Sandra Rodriguez, who gave me more information about the Foundation …
My name is Berta Cecilia Rivera, I am from the community of Caimito. I was introduced to Forum Foundation through Professor Elvia Martinez. In 2013 I first received support through a program that provided students with uniforms and boots. I graduated with a diploma in Agriculture and Livestock from the José de Los Reyes Vásquez …
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Although the school year has been challenging, Lendy Dominguez Sanchez has remained dedicated to her studies. Her perseverance was recently recognized when she won an Entrepreneurship for Integral Schools contest. Born in Paso Real, Toabre, Lendy first heard about Forum Foundation thanks to her father’s friend from work. “My sister was starting tenth grade and …
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After nearly two years with schools closed to in-person learning in Panama, some students are now able to return to their classrooms. Still it is evident the gaps that already hinder access to quality education have been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent United Nations Children’s Fund household survey report, distance …
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As she sits down to share the experience of receiving her IB Diploma, Mirjana remembers years filled with learning. Not just the regular subjects, but also, independence, responsibility and dedication. These are among the memories and qualities she developed as a student at the Forum Academy. Mirjana was raised in many different communities in the …
The mask can hardly hide the smile of accomplishment on Jeney’s face. After spending countless hours studying, reviewing, reading, writing and editing, she is finally holding her certificate from the International Baccalaureate. Having completed her examinations, Jeney has received IB certificates in Spanish, History, Biology, English, Chemistry and Mathematics. Jeney was born and raised in …
After a difficult year with schools closed to in-person learning, Forum Foundation was faced with a challenge. How could we continue to provide beneficiaries with assistance during the Pandemic? We decided to shift our focus to creating and facilitating several summer workshops aimed at helping students strengthen core competencies and knowledge in Mathematics, Accounting, English, …
After handing out brochures with information about the Forum Academy, Profesorar Elvia is standing in front of a group of students at the Centro Educativo Basico General San Jose del Naranjal, sharing details of the application process. This is when Doralia first hears about the mathematics test and interview required in order to be …
This is Jen. Like many other students attending public high school in rural Penonome Jen and his family often struggled to cover the cost of attending school. That is when a friend at school told him about the Fundacion Forum. “He told me that he was receiving help and how much it was helping him …
Executive Director JAir Guevara As the new year marches on, there is an opportunity to look back on what has transpired, reflect on what we have learned, and share our excitement for the future. I am reminded of a Korean proverb “There is a hole to escape through even when the sky collapses on us.” …