Gloria Kriete Foundation Mission Vision Purpose Values
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KEY MESSAGES
Roberto Kriete
Juana Jule
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEY MILESTONES OVER TIME
ACHIEVEMENTS BY MANAGEMENT PILLARS Education Training for Employment Collaboration Health
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES MEDIA OUTREACH AND DIGITAL CHANNELS
PROGRAMS
Oportunidades Program Helping Those Who Help TuChance Kodigo
Gloria Kriete Naves Hospital Playrooms with Funipri
Integral Rural Health Program with Agape
Learning Together Program with Agape
Talitha Kumi with Onuva
Character Building Program with FORJA
The Foundation
The Gloria Kriete Foundation, established in December 2004 at the initiative of Doña Gloria’s seven children, is a non-profit organization primarily created to perpetuate the memory of Doña Gloria and to instill in future generations the altruistic spirit with which she lived.
Over the last 19 years, the Gloria Kriete Foundation has impacted over 3.2 million Salvadorans in the areas of health, education, employability, community development, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and the environment.
We believe that all human beings deserve to access tools that allow them to have equal opportunities and thus change their own living conditions and those of their surroundings.
Mission
To be a Foundation, sustainable through many generations, that dreams and works towards the creation of a more solidary society, committed to the holistic development of the less fortunate.
Purpose
Vision
To be a reference Foundation that promotes the spirit of service and solidarity, leading by example, developing its own projects and supporting organizations committed to the welfare and improvement of the Salvadoran family.
At the Foundation we believe that all human beings deserve the tools to fight with equal opportunities and thus change their living conditions and those of their environment.
GRATITUDE
CITIZENSHIP
SOLIDARITY
VALUES
INTEGRITY
COMMITMENT COOPERATION
TRANSPARENCY
SUSTAINABILITY
Roberto Kriete
President Gloria Kriete Foundation
As profound social challenges demand that we find ways to mobilize our resources; seeking effective long-term solutions, I can say that we have found the right path with a collaborative and strategic approach.
The shared understanding of key issues and success indicators of this approach has allowed us to make the right social investments to improve the quality of life for people in vulnerable situations.
We are facing a paradigm shift that could greatly improve how we address the world’s toughest challenges. Stakeholders across all sectors in society are breaking away from their historically defined roles, merging profits and social impact to forge new paths, all for the benefit of people.
SOCIAL INVESTMENT: A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR ALL
I have no doubt that society benefits most when all parties work together and when the economic and social contribution that charities non-profits, and ADESCOS represent is recognized.
I am very pleased with the results of this year. Our permanent programs Helping Those Who Help, Oportunidades, and TuChance are evolving and innovating. The programs we support have also grown with the support of our team.
Thanks to all the people who are part of the foundation. Every one of you is important in the impact we generate throughout the country. I am grateful to our strategic and financial allies who see our institution as a partner in their intentions and desire to be a catalyst for change. Thanks to the social organizations and operational partners who, in the quest for solutions, have managed to shape solid projects to contribute to the sustainable and equitable development of El Salvador.
Juana Jule
Executive Director Gloria Kriete Foundation
It’s the era of innovation. The world is undergoing unprecedented constant transformation, and we are approaching a critical moment: if we learn to leverage innovation as a means and not as an end, we can transform the world into a more just and empathetic place.
In the philanthropic sector, social innovation has more to do with defining problems and seeking new solutions in an effective, efficient, and sustainable manner.
At the Gloria Kriete Foundation, we have chosen to generate new social innovation processes. We highlight educational innovation in our programs, prioritizing the advancement in digital transformation so that all people have access to educational tools that allow them to have a better future through our TuChance platform.
BUILDING A SOCIAL ECOSYSTEM BASED ON INNOVATION
In Oportunidades, along with our partners, we have created a curriculum that allows us to equip young people with skills and competencies that prepare them for the future through innovative teaching and learning methodologies and the use of disruptive technology.
The essence of social innovation lies in a process that seeks to identify specific needs and offer concrete solutions that can prove their effectiveness, thus allowing for replication once proven. With Helping Those Who Help, we manage to finance and provide tools that help organizations strengthen their ability to generate impact.
All permanent programs and those that we support in different social sectors, are initiatives that are making a difference in the lives of countless people.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff members for their hard work and commitment. To our partners who share the same goal with us, your support propels us forward and enables us to go further!
Board of Directors
President
Roberto Kriete Ávila
Treasurer Ricardo Kriete Ávila
Secretary
Fernando Kriete Sol
Directors
Florence Kriete Ávila
Angelita Kriete Ávila
Lilian Kriete Ávila
Eduardo Kriete Ávila
Cristina Kriete Ávila
Executive Director
Juana Jule
Key Milestones Over Time
The program was born with 3 years of complementary education 2007
Higher Education scholarships are introduced 2011
The program expands to Saturday modality with JBorja Foundation & Fomilenio 1 2012 2013
The Labor Intermediation phase is consolidated 2017
The program expands to Saturday modality with USAID 2021
Focus on innovation and tech for the future 2023
The initiative “Helping those who help” is born under the NGO Category 2006
The Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development categories are introduced 2018
2022
- Helping Those Who Help becomes a Social Impact program under the focus of Development projects
- The training component is introduced for community leaders and social entrepreneurs
- Standard Operating Procedures are created to manage grant funding and monitoring and evaluation of the awarded projects
Reporting requirements for all projects are standardized digitally 2023
2022
The German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) supports with transferring the rights to the platform
Launch of the new Tu Chance program June 2023
The entrepreneurial support area opens in Tu Chance November 2023
4,931 links created December 2023
3.2M 63M SINCE 2004...
MILLION
SALVADORANS IMPACTED
MILLIONS INVESTED
AREAS OF SOCIAL
IMPACT
Education
Technology
Innovation
Culture
Entrepreneurship
Health
Community Development
Employment
Environment
Training
19 YEARS BELIEVING IN SHARED EFFORTS
Achievements by management pillars Education
6,722
Direct Beneficiaries
42,244
Training Courses
730
763
768 1,207
1,777 1,477
Training for employment
150 female teenagers
Trained Individuals
70 male teenagers
14,333 women
12,154 men
Collaboration
Beneficiaries
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
21,876 people
SOCIAL ENTREPENEURSHIP
14,895 people
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS)
42,733 people
Direct Beneficiaries
30,893 3,720 4,484 5,615 5,836
51,718
Medical Care
6,089 5,149
Strategic Alliances
The Gloria Kriete Foundation holds the conviction that, by joining forces, we can advance towards more ambitious goals, reaching a greater number of people and generating a significant impact in the lives of families and communities. Therefore, we establish strategic partnerships with various national and international organizations across different sectors, creating an extensive network of collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Higher Education and Universities
Education and Employability
Collaboration
Tu Chance Offerors
Media Outreach and Digital Channels
The mission of the Gloria Kriete Foundation in El Salvador is realized through the commitment of its Board of Directors, internal collaborators, and project and program leaders. This work is widely spread through digital channels and media, with the significant support of these allies, to highlight the positive impact that this joint effort has in our nation.
The Gloria Kriete Foundation recognizes the vital importance of expanding its user base on the main current digital platforms. Its commitment is reflected in the growing presence of our brand in these platforms, creating a robust digital community that is constantly growing, to continue reaching current and potential beneficiaries and allies.
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www.fundaciongloriakriete.org
MEDIA OUTLETS
Administered Programs
Nineteen years ago, the Gloria Kriete Foundation was born with the vision of supporting existing social initiatives through programs designed to collaborate with other institutions, aiming to establish strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations to fund projects continuously. Currently, FGK operates three permanent programs and supports six ongoing programs with other executing organizations.
Oportunidades Program
Since its inception in 2007, the Oportunidades Program has aimed to empower at-risk Salvadoran youth with limited economic resources by providing tools to transform their lives and their surroundings. The main purpose is to reduce the educational gap, shaping integral citizens capable of facing any challenge. Its methodology combines technical knowledge and soft skills, offering an innovative curriculum tailored to current technological demands. It is currently the only program providing complementary academic excellence, holistic Higher Education, and employability access, guiding young people through three phases with coaching support.
Phase 1
COMPLIMENTARY EDUCATION
Each youth receives two to three years of vocational technical knowledge and values that prepare them for university, combining knowledge in English, programming, values, vocational orientation, citizenship education, and employment training.
Phase 2 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP AND COACHING
University or associate degree scholarships are awarded, and each youth is accompanied by qualified coaches to ensure successful academic performance.
Phase 3
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND LABOR INTERMEDIATION
A certification for employability is provided with a curriculum adapted to current market demands, preparing each youth in soft and technical skills, supporting them until they secure their first job.
275
Students graduated from the first phase in 2023 within the agreement with USAID.
535 Active scholarships
1,851 Scholarships historically awarded 8.73
Overall Grade Point Average
783 Workeys program graduates
944 Job placements
80% of those with job placements expressed happiness in their jobs.
2 FULL-TIME MODALITY
TRAINING CENTERS IN SANTA ANA AND IN SAN SALVADOR
Full-time program duration
2,500 training hours
4 SATURDAY MODALITY
TRAINING CENTERS IN SANTA ANA, SONSONATE, SAN SALVADOR AND SAN MIGUEL
Saturday program duration
1,040 training hours
4,382
Salvadoran youth impacted in 16 years by the Oportunidades Program
TOTAL PROGRAM DURATION FROM 5-8 YEARS
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Activities
Mental Health Tools in Post COVID-19 Education
This activity aimed to provide educators and professionals with the necessary tools and practical strategies to address post COVID-19 mental health challenges, including identifying signs of mental health problems in students or work teams, supporting resilience, emotional well-being, and fostering positive mental health.
Oportunidades Class 2023 Graduation Ceremonies
The Gloria de Kriete Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) graduated 275 young people from the Oportunidades Program who completed their studies corresponding to the first phase of the program in the four training centers in the country.
Financial Education Event with Aflatoun
The Gloria Kriete Foundation, along with Aflatoun, held a financial education event highlighting the importance of developing financial health habits from an early age. Its focus was on the need to instill an investment and savings mindset among young people so that they can build solid foundations for their financial future.
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Inter-centers Gathering 2023
It was held with the aim for young people from Phase I of the Oportunidades Program to share experiences and moments of coexistence. The celebration takes place year after year and this time brought together 811 students from the different training centers located in San Salvador, Sonsonate, Santa Ana, and San Miguel.
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Mentorship Program Graduation
The Gloria Kriete Foundation and PBS El Salvador joined efforts to train 21 young people from the Oportunidades Program with a Mentorship Plan. During four months, PBS collaborators guided these young people, not only in professional aspects but also in their personal growth, promoting skills and talents. This joint effort reflects the commitment of both institutions to create meaningful job opportunities for young people.
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Oportunidades Presidents’ Summit 2023-2024
It was an event that brought together young leaders from the student government associations to share achievements, discuss challenges, and establish a joint work agenda. At these summits, the heads of state or government of the participating states set the Organization’s priorities and provided guidance on their work for the upcoming years.
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Oportunidades FestExpo U
More than 500 Salvadoran youth participated in the “EXPO U” event, a space where the country’s main universities gathered to showcase their academic offerings and scholarship programs. The overwhelming response from attendees reflected the Salvadoran youth’s desire to access quality higher education.
he second day of the Oportunidades Fest attracted attendees interested in informational talks on successful job search strategies and opportunities in the technological field.
Achievement Fair 2023
Innovatech 2023, an initiative full of creativity and innovation, was an opportunity for students from the Oportunidades Program phase 1 to presents the fruits of their hard work throughout the year in entrepreneurship and technology projects.
Testimonials
Douglas Juárez
Class 2018, San Salvador Full-Time Modality
Douglas recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business, MAGNA CUM LAUDE. He was a student of the Oportunidades program from the Class of 2018, San Salvador Fulltime. Currently, he works as a monitoring analyst at the National Commission of Digital Assets, a government entity that oversees an efficient market in the world of tokenization and cryptocurrencies. Reaching this point in his life has been the result of a multiyear effort from his family, consisting of his mother and brother, who provided him with unwavering support to pursue a higher education degree. The additional value that the Oportunidades Program from the Gloria Kriete Foundation gave him has been fundamental as it reinforced subjects such as computer science or mathematics and enhanced English skills, which eventually led him to obtain a scholarship at the Higher Institute of Economics and Business (ESEN) from which he graduated a few years back.
Katherine Membreño
Class 2013, San Salvador Full Time Modality
Katherine is a young graduate of Dr. José Matías Delgado University. She is currently a market research project analyst, which has allowed her to achieve merits and successes in her life, learning to believe in herself, even when family and economic circumstances were unfavorable. She acknowledges that she has not always obtained everything she wanted, but she values the experiences, good and bad, that have helped her grow personally. She takes pride in her story for never giving up and for having the determination to move forward despite obstacles. She has managed to study abroad thanks to the support of the Oportunidades Program and has developed the ability to empathize with others. She recently started studying her second degree, which has allowed her to start a professional life full of learning.
Fernando Aguirre
Class 2023, San Salvador, Saturday Modality
In the Oportunidades program, I learned valuable lessons, such as the importance of teamwork and resilience. Despite economic and health difficulties, I managed to excel academically. Oportunidades opened new doors for my future, including the creation of a successful start-up presented at the Achievements Fair 2023 and obtaining two scholarships to study at ESEN and Harding University, thanks to the support of the program’s staff.
Helping Those Who Help
Helping Those Who Help from the Gloria Kriete Foundation stands out as one of the most influential social initiatives in El Salvador. It seeks to generate a collective impact for social development, involving key sectors in addressing several issues ranging from education and health to clean water supply, food security, infrastructure, and environmental protection. This initiative directs its funds towards three specific areas: NGOs, Social Entrepreneurs, and Community Development. Additionally, the program has implemented training support that encompasses community projects and social enterprises, fully funded by FGK. This training support aims to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem by facilitating the growth of social impact business models and to train community leaders, strengthening their skills in project management for social initiatives.
228 Organizations supported
324 Projects supported
2.6M Direct beneficiaries from the program
8M Project Investments
Training Support
Business Incubator
In 2023, the incubation program, in addition to the online training offered by an international provider and the personalized mentoring by expert advisers, included in-person workshops to address topics of interest such as value proposition, marketing plan, financial projections and Elevator Pitch, and as closing activity, entrepreneurs participated in an entrepreneurship fair where they had the opportunity to showcase their products and services and make connections with other related sectors.
The scholarship recipients received 16 weeks of incubation and completed 8 modules with various topics to develop their business plan under a social impact focus.
35% women
65% men social impact entrepreneurs graduated from the process (11 women and 20 men)
Community Leadership and Empowerment Workshops
The objective is to strengthen the capabilities of leaders in rural communities so that through the management of social projects, they can promote significant changes in their communities.
People from 15 ADESCOS were trained:
▷ 8 ADESCOS from the eastern zone trained in partnership with PADECOMSM.
▷ 7 ADESCOS from the western zone trained using the FORTAS-FUSADES methodology.
At the end of the process, 48 individuals successfully completed their training.
Granting of funds
$634,400 TOTAL OF $510,400 38 PROJECTS received funding and/ or in-kind support in 2023.
SALVADORANS WILL BENEFIT
$124,000 FGK contribution funds or in-kind granted by partners The projects will be implemented nationwide during 2024. +40,000
BREAKDOWN
*5 projects with funds awarded and 5 projects with in-kind benefits
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
AD ASTRA: Robotics and technology workshops for youth
FUNDACIÓN SALVADOR DEL MUNDO (FUSALMO)
$100,000
Innovation in Hydroponic Agriculture: Technical Training in the communities of the San Juan del Gozo Peninsula
FUNDACIÓN PABLO TESAK
$75,000
Equipment Renovation for the Corazón de Maria Helathcare Clinic
FUNDACIÓN CARISMA
$50,000
PARTNER FUNDING
$25,000ea.
▶ Asociación Benéfica Femenina Árabe de El Salvador
▶ Asociación OIKOS Solidaridad
$25,000ea.
▶ Asociación Padre Vito Guarato
▶ Asociación Ayúdame a Vivir
$10,000
▶ Asociación Museo de Arte de El Salvador
FIRST PLACE
Community Cycling with an Educational, Social, and Environmental Focus at El Espino Ecopark
TRAILWORKS
$30,000
SECOND PLACE
Website/App aiming to facilitate tools and connections to monetize the talent of musicians in Latin America
ALTEMPO
$20,000
THIRD PLACE
AUDIENCE’S FAVORITE
Sale of agroecological products promoting good environmental practices and encouraging recycling for the development of a circular economy
ECOLANDIA
$10,000
Fresh and dehydrated edible mushrooms, using domestic inputs, promoting the knowledge and benefits of native species for their commercialization
FUNGIPI
$5,000
STAR INVESTOR
FUNDROBERTO KRIETE
Handcrafted decorative products made from morro, wood, and textiles by women from rural communities in San Luis Talpa JÍCAROS
$5,000
In-Kind Support Social Entrepreneurship
ECOLANDIA
3 months of acquiring service at no cost
ARACARI STUDIOS
Legal Advisory
HUERTO EN CASA
Legal Advisory
COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO: MUJERES PROGRESISTAS
Legal Advisory
FUNGIPI
Digital Marketing Advisory
JÍCAROS
Digital Marketing Advisory
GRUPO INFINITO
Managerial Skills Certificate
FOOD FOR YOU
4 Mentorship Sessions
TRAILWORKS
4 Mentorship Sessions
ALTEMPO
Fundraising for Tech Startups Course
ALTEMPO Advisory for MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Development
Granting of funds Community Development
$8,000
Padecom Crédito
$5,30 0 FGK
$6,000
Fundación Campo
$8,40 0 FGK
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MONSEÑOR ROMERO MULTIPURPOSE CENTER
ADESCO OSCAR ARNULFO ROMERO
CONSTRUCTION OF FAMILY DRY COMPOSTING LATRINES
ADESCO AMANDO LÓPEZ QUINTANA
$14,000
PAVED COBBLESTONE ROAD WITH FINISHED SURFACE SEGMENT IN EL RETIRITO
ADESCO EL RETIRITO
$11,200 I PLAY SPORTS TO CHANGE MY FUTURE
ADESCO CAÑAVERALES
$6,800
$10,500
AULATECH- INNOVATING EDUCATION
CENTRO ESCOLAR 22 DE JUNIO
$15,000
DEVELOPING MY COMMUNITY EL GUACHIPILÍN
ADESCO GUACHIPILÍN
MY DIGNIFIED LATRINE IN BRISAS DEL MAR
ADESCO BOCA POZA
$6,200
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SERVICES FOR THE STUDENT POPULATION IN THE SCHOOL IN LA NARANJERA
ADESCO CAMPESINOS DE ORIENTE
$12,500
$5,000
$15,000
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE WORKS IN EFRAÍN PONCE SUBDIVISION, CANTÓN LAS TUNAS
ADESCO PERLA DEL PACÍFICO
$11,600
CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIDGE OVER CREEK CROSSING
ADESCO BIENESTAR Y PROGRESO
$15,000
CONSTRUCTION OF DRY COMPOSTING LATRINES TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH
ADESCO LA PAZ EN EL SALVADOR
$15,000
ROOFING OF SPORTS FIELD FOR MULTIPURPOSE HALL AND SHELTER
CENTRO ESCOLAR PARCELACIÓN JIBOA
WITH MY DIGNIFIED LATRINE, THERE IS HYGIENE IN MY COMMUNITY
ADESCO TIHUAPA
COMMUNITY HOUSE IN CASERIO LA PALMA
ADESCO LA PALMA
$12,400
$15,000
EQUIPMENT AND REFURBISHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSE IN LA MARAÑONERA
ADESCO LA MARAÑONERA
MITIGATING RISK AND VULNERABILITY THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PASSAGEWAY, CASERÍOS PÉREZ AND MARTÍNEZ, EL PEDERNAL CANTON
ADESCO CASERÍO LOS PÉREZ
$6,500
UNITED FOR THE DREAMS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
ADESCO LAS HOJAS
$5,000
$15,000
IMPROVEMENT OF SANITARY SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL IN “EL JÍCARO” CANTON
ASOCIACIÓN COOPERATIVA DE PRODUCCIÓN
AGROPECUARIA “MUJERES EMPRENDEDORAS EL JÍCARO”
WRITING AND BUILDING HISTORY IN THE CRADLE OF PEACE
ASOCIACIÓN COOPERATIVA EL TRIUNFO
$10,000 A GOAL FOR CHILDHOOD, ADOLESCENCE, AND YOUTH
ADESCO SANTA ANITA – NUEVO AMANECER
Testimonials
José Guillermo Rivera
OIKOS Solidaridad Representative
Project: Productive alternatives, physical infrastructure and training to protect the population of Rancho Viejo Island, Jiquilisco, Usulután.
Aeroman Funding: $25,000
Being one of the supported projects by “Helping those who help” has significantly contributed to improving the lives and competencies of the vulnerable population in our community. It’s also been instrumental to strengthen the community’s organization through the creation of orchards, adoption of agroecological techniques to improve soil and the environment, as well as improving the local economy and allowing a better nutrition for the island inhabitants.
Marvin Canales
President of ADESCO El Retirito from Honduritas Canton. Nueva Esparta, La Unión.
Project: “Construction of a street in El Retirito Community”
FGK Funding: $15,000.00.
As a community, we are very pleased to see this project for a safe access to everyone become a reality. We know that we are a community quite distant from the city, but with God’s will, the support from the Gloria Kriete Foundation, and the effort of the community, it was made possible.
FUNGIPI Representative
Project: Promoting Fungiculture in El Salvador FGK Funding: $5,000.00
As a young entrepreneur, being part of the winning projects has allowed me to envision the direction of FUNGIPI with greater focus, integrating the knowledge and benefits of the program. FUNGIPI will continue developing by modifying and adjusting the administrative, legal, and production structures, not only in a commercial aspect but to also benefit Salvadoran society.
We will start by registering the company and obtaining the necessary permits, while simultaneously offering the products coming from the modified production space.
María José Romero
TuChance
Five years ago, the Gloria Kriete Foundation committed to using technology to reduce social gaps, collaborating with prominent international partners and becoming a local leader in spearheading the use of digital platforms. Thus, the “Tu Chance” program was born, driving digital innovation by offering free platforms that stimulate learning, professional development, and employability among the Salvadoran population. Through this program, the aim is to promote the use of digital tools through innovation and personal transformation. The program provides Salvadorans with opportunities and free platforms that enhance learning, professional development, and employment prospects.
48 REGISTERED USERS
9,165
CONNECTIONS GENERATED 4,931 CHANCES POSTED 1,174
ACTIVE PROVIDERS
64,000 followers
4,612 followers
645,785 unique website visits
Certifications in Capacítate Para el Empleo
24,023 Users in Capacítate Para el Empleo 17,322 Users in LearnMatch 3,272
Activities
Launch of Tu Chance FGK - June
The launch event of the Program brought together leaders of the Gloria Kriete Foundation, strategic partners, and representatives from educational institutions and companies. The commitment to educational equity was highlighted, and the functionalities of the digital platform were presented, emphasizing its accessibility and variety of opportunities.
National Youth Encounter - November
TuChance FGK stood out by presenting its platform, focusing on promoting entrepreneurship and registering new users. This participation contributed to promoting opportunities and supporting entrepreneurial development among Salvadoran youth.
De Aquí Soy” Job Fair
by USAID
November
“De Aquí Soy” Job Fair by USAID: TuChance FGK stood out for participating in three job fairs held in the months of June in Apopa, August in San Miguel, and in November in Santa Ana by the “De Aquí Soy” initiative from USAID. The team presented the platform, focusing on job opportunities and user registrations. This participation helped to expand the platform’s reach and provide access to more job opportunities to the community.
Training with Plan International
November
Plan International advisors were trained to support the Ilobasco community in the areas of project management, professional development, and entrepreneurship. Diplomas were also awarded to entrepreneurs who completed courses and certifications through TuChance FGK in “Capacítate para El Empleo.
Participation in Oportunidades Fest
November
TuChance FGK participated in the Oportunidades Fest in September 2023 with a booth dedicated to showcasing the program. This initiative gave the opportunity to present the educational and employment opportunities offered by TuChance, strengthening its impact on the community.
Testimonials
Fredi Alexander
Portillo Hernández
19 years old, Technical Training Center
Jorge Elías Bahía Gueragosian
He is a young entrepreneur who studies English and is passionate about livestock farming, which he started from his desire to follow livestock procedures and techniques that he initially did not understand due to the language barrier. However, now, thanks to the Training Center that offers opportunities to young people in English and TuChance that offers online courses, Fredi has been able to achieve his goals. Currently, Fredi puts his knowledge into practice and continues to learn through TuChance.
Carmen de los Ángeles
Chavez
23 years old, Redentor Foundation
Carmen has become a professional thanks to the courses she has taken through TuChance in “Capacítate Para El Empleo,” which allowed her to develop her skills in areas such as manufacturing, customer service, and spelling. She now has three certifications that add value to her profile and open doors in the job market. She is currently continuing to learn through TuChance in hospitality and tourism topics that have allowed her to train other young people within the Redentor Foundation.
Sponsored Programs
The Gloria Kriete Foundation recognizes the importance of collaborating in social initiatives through programs designed to work alongside other institutions. Currently, FGK is supporting six programs executed by external organizations, in addition to its three permanent programs. This contribution represents a continuous commitment to management pillars through the execution of high social impact projects.
KODIGO
GLORIA KRIETE NAVES HOSPITAL PLAYROOMS WITH FUNIPRI INTEGRAL RURAL HEALTH PROGRAM WITH AGAPE LEARNING TOGETHER PROGRAM WITH AGAPE TALITHA KUMI WITH ONUVA CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAM WITH FORJA
Kodigo
“Kodigo” is a social entrepreneurship initiative that aims to accelerate learning and foster creative thinking in technology among young people. It offers a 3 to 6-month training program with a funding model called Income Sharing Agreement (ISA), where the student pays once they secure employment. Additionally, it collaborates with technology companies to develop professional training programs, internships, and corporate social responsibility projects through scholarships and sponsorship.
1,500 GRADUATES FROM THE PROGRAM TO DATE
100
STUDENTS EMPLOYED IN TECH JOBS
38 full time 62 internships
2,088 ADMISSIONS
1,414 STUDENTS GRADUATED women 57% men
43%
Employability Connections
By joining FGK’s “Employability Connections,” they networked with students passionate about programming, exchanging experiences and knowledge, while also exploring exciting opportunities in the programming space. Additionally, partnerships were established with companies seeking talented student developers, strengthening teams, and creating valuable opportunities.
ReKoding The Future
Kodigo participated in “ReKoding The Future,” an event that commemorated new emerging professional development opportunities in El Salvador and the Central American region, driven by technological growth and companies committed to workforce innovation. This milestone highlighted excellence in strategic partnerships and student commitment.
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Developers Summit
The Developers Summit, held on October 20, 2023, brought together developer communities associated with Kodigo to enhance learning and innovation. The communities shared experiences such as ventures and projects, strengthening networking among developers. The presence of invited entrepreneurs in the TECH area created links and inspiration for the young attendees.
Webinars with Partners to Enhance Employability
Kodigo joined several webinars with partners to support employability skills in bootcamps. These sessions were facilitated by recruitment experts and technological coaches. The purpose was to enrich the participants’ profile, highlighting the importance of soft skills such as empathy, proactivity, and ethics. Additionally, with the support of Telus Digital Solutions, mock interviews were conducted, providing valuable advice to improve students’ profiles.
Testimonials
Kevin Arce
Jr. Full Stack Bootcamp Graduate
Kevin, upon entering Kodigo, said he would never want to go back to another sector. He mentions that it is a wonderful and challenging area, with many hours of effort and dedication to eventually enjoy a satisfactory result. Kevin believes that it is one of the best decisions one can make in their professional life and that it will also affect them personally. He recalls genuinely wanting to solidify the small concepts he had about programming previously and remembers hearing about Kodigo through the Gloria Kriete Foundation, subsequently enrolling in it and saying he found the love for programming. Through this program, Kevin achieved something that companies seek; he created a “relevant profile” which allowed him to position himself in the job market.
Daniel Palacios
Web Frontend Bootcamp Scholarship Student
Daniel affirms that he feels enthusiastic about the progress he’s made in his life plan and for the newfound confidence to join the labor market. He mentions feeling very supported by the program and in his learning. He does his best to put his knowledge into practice since he knows that’s how one improves and develops skills. Many see programming as something that only a few people can achieve, and he believes that it is not true. He comments that you start with small steps until you reach the top, being aware that he is a beginner, but gradually making progress is very significant for him, and that is what is important.
It was founded in October 2005 at the Benjamin Bloom National Children’s Hospital. This program focuses on providing therapeutic care through playful interventions to infants and adolescents hospitalized for various reasons. Additionally, it includes a permanent training project for medical and nursing staff. With a multidisciplinary team covering 13 medical specialties, the Ludoteca focuses on emotional recovery, care in critical states, and palliative care, establishing itself as a reference in the comprehensive care of pediatric patients in El Salvador.
Gloria Kriete Naves Hospital Playrooms with Funipri
24,110 PLAYFUL INTERVENTIONS
62 PALLIATIVE CARE
71 WORKSHOPS FOR HEALTH PERSONNEL
1,039 HEALTH PERSONNEL BENEFITED
Activities
Launch of the book “El Juego que Sana” (The Healing Game)
Official public launch of the book on hospital playful intervention in El Salvador. The book explores topics related to play and the human experience during hospitalization, delving into the therapeutic effects that the ludoteca brings to childhood, caregivers, and health personnel in a medical care environment. With the support of the Gloria Kriete Foundation, the book was translated into English for marketing in both languages.
Certification for therapeutic intervention with a playful approach for children and adolescents
The 4th cohort of volunteers and students of this diploma graduated, creating a favorable space for professional training in psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents through various play therapy tools. This diploma consists of 4 modules that combine theory and practice, with a total duration of 60 hours, benefiting 25 future professionals.
Testimonials
Josselyn Melissa Mother
Since her son’s first days of life, he has faced significant health problems, leading to constant medical follow-up. Over time, Josselyn has dedicated significant efforts to provide the best care for her son, proactively facing any challenges. In this journey, she highlights the valuable support provided by Ludoteca NAVES Hospitalaria “Gloria de Kriete,” as it has not only offered fundamental psychological workshops for their wellbeing but also support in crucial moments to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of both. Collaboration with the program has become an essential component in strengthening Josselyn’s and her family’s emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Milagro de Mercedes Herrera de Flores
Mother
Milagro, a 34-year-old woman and mother of a child, shares her experience of a year and a half in the hospital due to her son’s health complications. This period has been a continuous learning experience with significant challenges. The program has been a fundamental pillar in her process, providing unconditional support. In particular, Hospital Ludoteca NAVES “Gloria de Kriete” has played a crucial role in her son’s wellbeing, making a notable impact on his health. Emotional and practical support has contributed to the emotional stability and resilience of Milagro and her family.
Integral Rural Health Program with Agape
The Integral Rural Health Program (PROSARIN) focuses on supporting the health of families in rural areas of Sonsonate, Ahuachapán, and La Unión. From prenatal stages to old age, preventive care is provided, guidance for healthy childbirth is given, and detailed follow-up is conducted for newborns and children aged 1 to 9 years. Additionally, teenage health is addressed, providing guidance on topics such as drug prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, and early pregnancies. Elderly individuals are also attended to, preventing, and treating chronic, degenerative diseases, and cataract-induced blindness. Prosarin is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, including the treatment of people with disabilities, providing personal support devices when necessary. With over 20 years of experience, it has positively impacted communities, promoting health, and preventing diseases at various stages of life.
Achievements
8,616 Care for children under nine years old
1,799 Care for Teenagers
6,143 Care for Elderly
Activities
1,648 Telehealth consultations
25,051
Community home visits
1,347
Preventive health talks conducted
Teenage education
Health promoters conducted talks on teenage pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted diseases in communities where the program operates.
Guidance on the importance of preventing cervical cancer
Health promoters motivate women of all ages to undergo vaginal cytology to detect diseases and/ or cervical-vaginal cancer through visits and talks in communities.
Care for children under 5 years
Health promoters attended and guided mothers on the care of prevalent childhood illnesses, such as respiratory infections, diarrhea, among others.
Blanca Nieve Hernández y Verónica Esmeralda Méndez
Mother and Daughter
Blanca, a young mother from Las Higueras, Izalco, faced a high-risk pregnancy due to preeclampsia. Thanks to the prenatal care provided by Prosarín, the situation was detected on time. Follow-up with appropriate medication and referral for hospital childbirth were crucial. Her baby, Verónica Esmeralda Méndez, was born premature with 1.9 kg and spent 13 days in the hospital; however, thanks to the constant dedication of the health promoter and the doctor, Verónica, now four months old, enjoys excellent health.
Learning Together Program with Agape
Learning Together Program provides early childhood education from birth to six years old, aiming to foster comprehensive development in key areas such as language, socio-affectivity, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory perception. Early stimulation is approached in a playful manner, using play as an educational tool.
In the early education process, parents, mothers, and/or caregivers are actively involved. Through specialized workshops, they are taught techniques to strengthen early stimulation. The program facilitates the development of psycho pedagogical instruments, providing participants with tools they can use at home to continue stimulation. This program is implemented in rural areas of Sonsonate and Ahuachapán, emphasizing its commitment to child development in specific communities.
4,115 Assessments of stimulation for children under 2 years old on site visits
27,518 Assessments of stimulation for children aged 2 to 6 years old
11,796
Community home visits
373 1,014 2,722
Workshops for parents, mothers
Educational talks for families
Health care for children in CEDIN
4,755 Sessions in educational and playful houses
494
Stimulation care for pregnant women
Activities
Closure of the 2023 school year
Facilitators conducted the closure of the school year in all communities with the delivery of diplomas to children aged 3 to 6 who continued attending and learning in the Early Childhood Education Houses of the program.
Early Childhood Education for children under six years old
Facilitators conducted several playful sessions showing colors, geometric shapes, and collaborative work. At this stage, children develop preparation for learning and learn numbers with tissue paper or china paper, using the technique of rubbing to develop fine motor skills.
Katherine y Jaqueline Santos Sisters
The twins, Katherine and Jacqueline Santos, come from a family with limited financial resources. They were two years old when they started seeing the teachers and they had difficulty socializing. Along with their mother, they were convinced to go to CEDIN. They are now four years old and have developed skills where they have shown to be more active, joyful, and participative. Thanks to the Gloria Kriete Foundation and Ágape, both have undergone a significant transformation in skills and tools that will help them in the remainder of their educational journey.
Talitha Kumi is a program operated by ONUVA since 2012, which focuses on the youth education of students from the Nuestra Señora de las Gracias Educational Complex. Its objective is to complement the academic training of young people, thus improving their opportunities for integration and adaptation to higher education institutions and future employment. This program provides fundamental tools in subjects such as computing, English, values, social awareness, mathematics, and holistic training.
Talitha Kumi with Onuva
Students participating in the program in 2023
Girls 17 Boys
Youth from the School took training courses in the Tu Chance Platform in 2023
Activities
High school students from the Accounting and Primary Health Care concentrations took the Avanzo test, with 99% of them achieving an intermediate level in their results. Avanzo Test
Freshmen took the “Mis Logros” test, obtaining an average score higher than the Departmental and National averages. “Mis Logros” Test
Graduations
The 15th high school graduation of the Accounting concentration, the 8th high school graduation of the Primary Health Care concentration, and the 11st graduation of the Talitha Kumi program were held.
Testimonials
Daniel José
Quintanilla Pérez
Daniel highlights that, in his three years in the project, he has acquired significant knowledge, especially in the areas of mathematics, English language, and computer science. His acquired knowledge has been instrumental in helping him decide to start his higher education studies in Computer Engineering. Talitha Kumi has been the catalyst that allowed him to discover himself and his true passion.
Andrea Michel Guzmán Palacios
Andrea describes herself as a dreamer with ambitious goals, highlighting the vital contribution of the project in achieving her dreams, considering it fundamental for her academic and personal development. The program has been a significant support for her, getting trained on fundamental subjects such as computers, English, and values, and acknowledging the importance of learning for the fulfillment of her objectives. Andrea emphasizes that Talitha Kumi represents a “light on her path,” providing her not only with academic knowledge but also with the impetus and confidence necessary to turn her goals into reality.
Character Building Program with FORJA
The Character Building Program with FORJA helps individuals to forge their character by developing healthy self-esteem, taking responsibility for their lives, and recognizing their belonging to a community. It presents itself as an invitation to continuous improvement, acknowledging that personal development is an ongoing process throughout life. Currently, the workshops are implemented as permanent projects in 10 public schools in El Salvador and in a private school in Panama, thanks to the support of the Gloria de Kriete Foundation and other strategic partners.
Activities Achievements
1,511
BENEFICIARIES
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED 545
55
VOLUNTEERS
Launch in Coatepeque
An event at the Fe y Alegria School Center was conducted to expand the team of volunteers in Coatepeque Lake by explaining the program in detail. Some parents from both Fe y Alegría and Vuelta de Oro School Center were invited to this event, by recommendation from the schools’ principals. Principals and some teachers were also invited. 29 people attended the event.
Parade “Podemos Llevarnos Bien” (“We Can Get Along”)
To conclude the school year, first-grade students from ONUVA, Fe y Alegría, and Vuelta de Oro conducted a parade to remind their fellow students that “we can get along.” Amidst music and colors, they recalled some attitudes and skills that we should practice to get along with others, such as being responsible, stopping and thinking before acting, cooperating and negotiating, being kind, valuing differences, being good friends, and agreeing to disagree.
Teacher and Administrative Staff Training
The activity was conducted with the intention of supporting members of the community of the Nuestra Señora de las Gracias School Center (ONUVA) to learn to forge their character and help each other. In January, November, and December, various training sessions were held. Teachers and administrative staff had the opportunity to learn and reminisce “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Franklin Covey and to share with their colleagues dynamic and fun activities that allowed them to reflect on themselves and the meaning of their work.
