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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 […]

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

Militzi Lurisbeth Dominguez Cedeno hails from the community of San Isidro, Penonome. A graduate of El Rincon de Las Palmas Professional and Technical High School. She is yet another extraordinary example of what ambitious and driven young people can achieve. We are thrilled to share that Militzi received second-place honors for the class of 2022. 

Karol Milagros Mendoza Martinez is an inspiring young woman. After setting her goals,  and taking advantage of every new opportunity. Her hard work, dedication, discipline, and organization earned her second-place honors in the class of 2022 at the Professional and Technical Institute in her community of Coclesito. For Karol learning has always been important “Because

Doris Lisneth Rivera Núñez of Chiguiri Centro has achieved first-place honors at the Manuel Jaen Rodriguez Educational Center. Her dedication and effort, in every subject and every exam, allowed her to reach this academic honor. Like many of the wonderful students Forum Foundation programs support, Doris has overcome, persisted, and continues moving forward. Doris believes

The mountains in Northern Cocle, are the home to many curious minds, eager for an opportunity to build a brighter future. The students that have graduated in 2022 have accomplished a feat made even more difficult by the ongoing consequences of the global pandemic. Still, these young people never cease to amaze us all. Yazmilka

Summer break is an excellent opportunity for Forum Foundation to offer workshops and training for our tutors. In early January 2023, Profesora Belkys Ruiz organized a special workshop for twenty-five of our tutors. During the five-day workshop, hosted at the Victor Perez Flores primary school, participants learned a variety of techniques and strategies to work