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 accepted

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.”

   “My hope is that the Foundation continues helping young people like me, with scholarships and support to graduate. So we can return and give back by helping more students. This way they can help support their families and  create a better future.” Iveth Dominguez was born in Panama but grew up in Cocle in

Danilo is an Electromechanical Engineering student at the Universidad Technologica in Penonome. He grew up in the town of Nances Caballero in Anton, where he attended school at Los Cerritos.  “It took about 20 minutes for me to get to school. I remember having to walk up a big hill, after some time we got

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

 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