Educate 89 inner-city youths and adults in Panama

Progress Report – Juntos Podemos Academy
August 2025

Transforming Lives Through Education

Juntos Podemos Academy continues to provide a second chance at education for teens and adults who have been excluded from the regular school system. So far in 2025, more than 65 students have participated in our program, showing an inspiring commitment to their future.

This year, we’ve strengthened our holistic approach with several key initiatives:

Career Guidance and Exposure

• Our 12th-grade students took a career aptitude test to help them identify technical or university-level paths aligned with their interests and skills.
• They also visited ITSE (Instituto Técnico Superior Especializado) and the University of Panama as part of their exploration of higher education opportunities.
• In June, students attended MEDUCA's annual fair “Futuro 360”, featuring workshops on adolescent development, identity, and decision-making.

Emotional Support and Identity Workshops

This year, we launched separate counseling groups for boys and girls, providing safe spaces to discuss topics like self-esteem, emotional well-being, and personal goals. These meetings were well received and sparked deep reflection.

Between May and July, students participated in the following sessions:

• A workshop series on identity development, adolescence, and decision-making, including PowerPoint presentations and videos.
• Individual counseling sessions offered on several Tuesdays for personalized support.
• Visits to the Rokero Alcázar Gym, offering a positive environment to strengthen resilience, discipline, and motivation.
• A student support visit to the funeral of a classmate's mother, reflecting the community spirit we nurture in the program.

Thanks to your support, our students are not only catching up academically, but they’re also growing in confidence, healing emotionally, and discovering new dreams. Every step they take brings them closer to a transformed future.

Together, we move forward!
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