of foundation foundation ran his thing traditional annual breakfast in Navarro Viola Foundation. More than 100 people, including individual donors, corporations, board members, and organizing teams, attended the meeting to celebrate collaboration and learn about the progress of the educational program.
The event is Accountability and reflection on issues in the education systemcharacterized by increasing inequality. The group emphasized its core message: “Equity can only be built through sustained partnerships and long-term commitment.”
The President of Simientos maria julia tramutolaThe day started with an emphasis on . Importance of daily operations and strategic axis to be strengthened from 2023. He cited continuous improvement of the program through systematic evaluation, a digital transformation process aimed at generating more complete and accessible data, and a rebranding aimed at getting closer to audiences.
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“Cimientos was founded and has always grown by collaborating with all departments and working as a team. You are all Simientos, and together we will advance education,” Tramutola said.
Philosophers and digital culture experts also participated on this day. thomas balmaceda. he gave us The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education He warned that while technology can improve writing and automate tasks, it cannot replace human learning and critical thinking experience.
“Education in the age of algorithms is not just preparing you for work, it’s preparing you for life,” he said. He also emphasized that the role of organizations like Simientos is key if societies are to continue imagining and building their futures.
The executive director of the foundation is mercedes mendes rivasannounced this year’s key results and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency. He reported that programs and networks such as Future Alumni, University Scholarships, Graduate School Network and Affiliated Schools have reached more than 8,000 young people nationwide in 2025.
He also detailed that 939 teachers and directors participated in training to strengthen tutorial capabilities in schools. “Behind every number is a life story,” he emphasized, pointing to the impact of collaborative efforts with donors and allies.
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According to the data presented, 80% of high school seniors earn a degree. 88% of college students improved their grades and 93% of teachers completed the training with high satisfaction.
With 28 years of experience, Simientos is committed to educational equity through programs that ensure permanence and strengthen trajectories in secondary education and entry into higher education and the workforce. The efforts are Argentina and Uruguayhas over 100 experts (half from schools and universities) and receives funding from national and international organizations.
One of its core programs is future graduateswho accompany vulnerable students between the ages of 12 and 18. We aim to strengthen social-emotional skills, improve academic performance, and increase the likelihood of obtaining a secondary degree. Currently, 2,660 students are studying at 113 schools in 66 locations across the country.
The impact is significant: The program increases the chances of effective discharge by 47% compared to the average for vulnerable populations..
of alumni network It accompanies young people who have graduated from high school, especially future graduates, and promotes their acceptance into education and the workforce. In 2024, we worked with 3,698 young people through training courses, career brokerage, higher scholarships and vocational guidance.
he University scholarship system We support 395 students and our retention rate is 17 percentage points above the national average. Additionally, 88% of scholarship recipients improved their academic performance.
In that respect, Associated school I mainly advise state educational institutions on building organizational projects to support careers. In 2024, 665 teachers from the states of Entre Rios and Mendoza participated, and 93% of schools finished the year with their own projects.
The day ended with the following message: education changes lives And we need stable alliances that expand real opportunities for thousands of young people. Simientos thus reaffirmed its mission, begun in 1997, to promote educational equity and ensure that each student can build a better future through education.
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