Ailin Jassiel Perez proudly displays her diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Panama, Cocle. Raised in the community of Machuca, Piedras Gordas, Ailin first heard of Forum Foundation when she graduated from middle school in 2013. It was her teacher who told her about the scholarships being offered to attend the …
Story by: Dalis Moran, Forum Academy Alumni Class of 2017 I met the Forum Foundation thanks to Professor Elvia Martinez, who was touring the communities of Cocle Norte, recruiting outstanding students. Explaining to them in detail the idea behind the innovative Academia project. The interested group met, and I was very struck by how striking …
Odalis Edith Moreno Martinez was proudly born and raised in San Juan de Dios, Cocle. Many students in this area must travel at least ten minutes by car to reach the nearest school. Ambiitious and eager to take advantage of opportunities, Odalis attended the Angel Maria Herrera high school in Penonome, recognized by many as …
We are thrilled to celebrate class of 2022 university graduate Larissa Lopez who recently celebrated this accomplishment at the University of Panama’s Centro Regional Universitario in Cocle. Where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Geography and History. In the small towns in the mountains of Cocle, word spreads quickly. Larissa first heard about Forum Foundation …
Meet Misael Moran, from Toabre, Cocle. A Computer Science student at the University of Panama in Cocle, he recently had the opportunity to join Fundacion Academia Forum efforts in Caimito. University students must complete a professional internship as part of their graduation requirements. For Misael, working with the Foundation has been invaluable. Most importantly as …
Denia Rodriguez first met Profesora Elvia back in 2013. A meeting that Denia admits helped her become the person she is today. When I was admitted as a student at Forum Academy, everything about the experience was new. Staying in the dorms, doing homework and assignments, and managing my own time. I learned a lot …
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Veronica Munoz is in her second year at the University of Panama in Penonome Cocle, where she studies mathematics. Her life as a student at Carmen Conte Lombardo was not always easy, often frustrating, but always gratifying. She remembers thinking to herself, “This is how we get to know and understand the world we live …
2019 Edgar proudly poses for his graduation picture. Forum Foundation beneficiaries have an undeniable effect on others. Especially in the exceptional case of siblings. Edgar Valdes first heard about Forum Foundation through his older sister Belkis who graduated from Forum Academy. Following in her footsteps, Edgar was able to graduate, taking a special interest in …
One of the many advantages of offering our programs at the John Keffer Library and Community Center located in the Jose De Los Reyes Vasquez school in Caimito is the available, flexible space in this now refurbished multi-purpose classroom. As the community helps spread stories of the wonderful activities, courses, and resources available at the …
Jair Alberto Rodriquez is from Villa Unida, Caimito. A recent graduate of Angel Maria Herrera High School, he admits that coming in third place in his school’s 2022 graduating class was not in his plans. “I was just diligent, with my assignments and dedicated a lot of time to study. There was a lot of …
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