By Juan Pablo Hurtado | Project Leader
Hi there,
I wanted to personally share a meaningful update on a promising initiative you helped bring to life through our Backpacks of Dreams project.
In June 2025, Hogar de Cristo formalized a partnership between Fundación Súmate and Fundación Presente to strengthen school attendance and prevent dropout among young people who have left or are at risk of leaving the education system.
This alliance brings together Fundación Presente’s proven expertise in boosting attendance with Súmate’s educational re-entry programs. Their tools and methodologies are now helping us build stronger support systems and strategies to keep students engaged and learning.
Rebeca Molina, Executive Director of Fundación Presente, shared:
“Working with Fundación Súmate is a natural step after our previous collaborations. We’re confident this agreement will deepen learning and benefit many young people across Chile.”
Paula Montes, Executive Director of Fundación Súmate, added:
“This alliance gives us concrete tools to encourage attendance and continuity. It’s an urgent need—to build conditions that support real learning and inclusion for young people.”
Thanks to your support, we’re helping young people return to school and stay there—restoring their right to learn, dream, and build a better future.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Hogar de Cristo
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