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 […]

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

Pascuala is proud to be from the Zules Community of Rio Indio. She finished her middle school education in Toabre, located two hours from her home. She remembers waking up at four in the morning to prepare her food for the school day.  Departing for school at five. “It was a worthwhile sacrifice, and after

Currently a student at the University of Panama in Penonome, Omaira is studying to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology. Originally from  Altos de la Estancia, she first heard about Forum Academy the year it opened. At first, there was not much information available about the school. So Omaira took initiative and

Achieving the IB Diploma is no easy task. This year, amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lourdes Rodriguez ,Forum Academy Class of 2018, received her diploma. She shares this unforgettable experience and her plans for the future. Lourdes remembers first meeting Profesora Elvia just days before graduating from Centro Educativo La Venta. Profesora Elvia was there to

Julia Perez is from the community of las Tablas, located in the corregimiento del Potrero district of La Pintada. She was told about the Forum Academy by a teacher at her school in Potrero. “I was able to take  the test at colegio Ruben Dario Carles, thanks to the  parents club of my school and

An inspiring 2020 graduation Yasmin’s story begins in Churuquita Chiquita when she was offered support from Forum Foundation to finish her high school education at Instituto Carmen Conte Lombardo. Committed to helping Yasmin finish high school Forum Foundation would support her to graduation.  “After I graduated high school I was given another opportunity to attend

Carmen Perez is from Altos de la Estancia. After attending the Centro Educativo Basico General Altos de la Estancia Forum Academy she was invited to enroll at Forum Academy. She decided to enroll at  Forum Academy because it was a great opportunity to continue studying even though it was a big challenge given the schedule

Larisa is from Bajo Grande, Las Lomas community in the district of la Pintada, Cocle. She first met John Keffer and Janet Robinson when they were helping her community school by installing solar panels and setting up a computer lab. She was in Grade 8 when she was asked if she would be interested in

Bryner Joel Saldana was born in David, Chiriqui, but grew up in the town of Caimito, Penonome, Province of Cocle. He describes his life growing up as nomadic, “I attended four different schools before arriving at Forum Academy. Just like other students, I had dreams, but each time I move I seemed to change my