Fundación Tropicalia celebrates its second graduation ceremony for the students of the Adult Literacy Program, designed for the workers and spouses of Estancia La Querencia. William Phelan, President of Fundación Tropicalia, and Sonia Guzman, Program Teacher, presented graduates with their certificates as well as a small gift as a token of gratitude for their continued efforts throughout the program.
June 24, 2012
Adult Literacy Program Celebrates its Graduates
Topic:
EDUCATION
AGENTS OF CHANGE
WE RECOMMEND
Who says that girls don’t like science?
UNESCO statistics reveal that only 30% of women around the world choose higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Globally, female student enrollment is particularly low in with a mere 3% in data sciences and technology, 5% in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 8% in engineering, manufacturing and construction.
Gallagher: Teaching girls their value
I’m a big fan of giving back and making a difference, especially when it is for children in need. I also believe that making a difference has no boundaries. So sit back and let me take you on a trip to the Dominican Republic. That’s right — the D.R., a place where many residents of our valley head to hit the beach, windsurf, kite surf and let the good times roll.








