“Cultivating Futures” aims to raise funds to continue and expand the development and assistance programs that the Foundation has been carrying out in the region, to improve the quality of life of rural communities in the province of Santiago.
The San Genaro Foundation, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the most vulnerable communities of Santiago del Estero, announces the launch of its new campaign “Let’s Grow Futures”.
This initiative aims to raise funds to continue and expand the development and assistance programs that the Foundation has been carrying out in the region, to improve the quality of life of rural communities in the province of Santiago. The focus is on Provide resources and improve the quality of life of students and teachers in order to promote education, health, nutrition and access to water in these communities.
Since its creation, Fundación San Genaro has worked tirelessly to meet the basic needs of the most disadvantaged communities in Santiago del Estero. Through its health, education and community development programs, it has managed to positively impact the lives of thousands of people.
“Community support is vital for us to continue our mission of providing hope and improving the living conditions of those who need it most,” express Patricio Marquínez, Executive Director of the San Genaro Foundation.
“Over the course of 14 years of work, we have impacted more than 1,600 children from 53 rural schools, as a result of 900 actions developed. With this donor campaign, we seek to strengthen our support network and ensure that our programs continue to benefit those who need them most,” he concluded.
What is the problem? Why Santiago del Estero?
The San Genaro Foundation has focused its efforts on Santiago del Estero due to the deep needs that the province faces in various critical areas:
- Rural Education: Santiago del Estero has the largest number of primary school students in rural areas in the entire country, highlighting the importance of rurality and education in this province. The Foundation works to ensure that these children receive a quality education, despite geographical and economic barriers.
- Human Development: According to the United Nations, Santiago del Estero is among the four provinces with the lowest human development index in the entire country, which is reflected in factors such as life expectancy, education and per capita income. The Foundation strives to improve these indicators through health, education and economic development projects.
- Access to Basic Services: Santiago del Estero is one of the three provinces with the worst records in access to basic public services, according to the 2022 Census. The lack of access to drinking water, electricity and sanitation is particularly serious in rural areas, and the Foundation works to improve these conditions through infrastructure projects.
- Drinking water: 26.4% of the population does not have access to running water and almost 19% must travel to get it. These figures are even higher in rural areas, indicating the urgent need to improve access to safe water. The Foundation has implemented projects for the construction of wells and water distribution systems in rural communities.
- Educational Performance: According to the results of the APRENDER tests, Santiago del Estero is among the three provinces with the lowest percentage of primary school students with satisfactory or advanced performance in Language. The San Genaro Foundation is committed to improving these results through reading comprehension programs and the promotion of literature.
- Connectivity: More than 40% of students in Santiago del Estero do not have access to the Internet at home, and this figure rises to almost 50% in rural areas. Improving connectivity is essential to reducing the digital divide, and the Foundation is working on projects to provide schools and communities with Internet access.
For more information on how to donate or get involved in the campaign, please visit https://fundacionsangenaro.org.ar/.
All funds raised will be used to implement projects that improve the quality of life of the neediest families.
Source: Ambito
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