Organization offers educational opportunities for youth who are at risk

(MissionNewswire) The Salvador del Mundo Foundation (FUSALMO) in El Salvador has officially received platinum-level STEAM certification, the highest recognition awarded by the Latin American Society for Science and Technology through its Alfa-STEAM program.

STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), is similar to STEM but adds the arts to integrate creativity, design and critical thinking. This fosters more holistic, innovative and multidisciplinary problem-solving for future careers.

An award ceremony took place in January at FUSALMO’s headquarters in Soyapango, El Salvador, in the presence of María Lourdes Vela, from Educare El Salvador, who presented the official plaque to Father Pierre M. Vitelli.

A Salesian explained, “Since 2019, FUSALMO has undertaken significant challenges as a pioneer in STEAM education, building specialized educational spaces and implementing innovative methodologies. These efforts are evident in several achievements: organizing the country’s largest robotics competition, the STEAM Maker Challenge; participating in and gaining international recognition at the First Global Robotics World Championship; and recently obtaining certification.”

FUSALMO offers traditional and non-traditional educational opportunities for youth who are at risk. Through recreational programs, enrichment opportunities in the arts and music, vocational training, and more, youth are encouraged to stay off the streets, learn to cooperate and co-exist, and gain the skills they need to become productive, contributing members of a more peaceful society.

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