With a focus on education and human capital, the San Antonio Siglo XXI Foundation and Codelco División El Teniente began the application process for the 2024 Educational Initiatives Funds, with the aim of financing initiatives that contribute to the comprehensive development of the education of the community of the port city.

During the launch week, two information meetings were held with the participation of more than 30 representatives of municipal educational establishments.

Ítalo Bustamante, executive director of the Foundation, explained that the objective is “to contribute to financing initiatives that contribute to the comprehensive development of education in San Antonio. It is focused on issues of knowledge transfer, pedagogical innovation, connection with the environment, school coexistence and socio-emotional well-being.”

An amount of $15,000,000 was allocated for this version and a maximum funding of $1,000,000 is available. The application period will run until June 21.

Cristián Sanhueza, Director of Community Development for El Teniente, explained that “these funds provide support opportunities for teachers and educators who are in direct contact with the needs of students in San Antonio. The goal is to generate a positive social impact in the area by actively promoting education as a fundamental pillar for the progress and development of our community.”

This call is open to teachers, student centers, professional education assistants and educators from municipal establishments in San Antonio, as well as technicians from Kindergartens Via Fund Transfer (VTF), Junji and Integra of the commune.

Contribute to the development of education

In five years, the Educational Project Funds provided by the San Antonio Foundation and Codelco El Teniente Division have financed 40 initiatives from 22 educational establishments and benefited more than 20,000 people.

Denisse Sandoval, an occupational therapist at the Divino Maestro Special School, said that “for our students, it has been an opportunity to grow, provide better therapies, obtain new implements and new techniques that help students, for which we are very grateful.”

Silvia Miranda, head of the Colegio España's library, said: “I was previously awarded the fund for an inclusive library. We help children and adolescents feel welcomed in the library in a different way. The Foundation gives us a great opportunity to move forward.”

For more information on the requirements and technical details of the call, you can access the rules on the social networks and website of the San Antonio Siglo XXI Foundation.