A school in Tigre was chosen among the best in the world

María de Guadalupe School was chosen as the best in the world in the awards World’s Best School Prizeslocated in the Las Tunas neighborhood of General Pacheco. In detail, the organization awarded the educational institution in the category “collaboration with the community“.

The institution carried out an event that began with the receipt of the national and provincial flags. The mayor was present Julio Zamora who, together with the teaching team, shared a few words for the present and discovered a plaque commemorating the achievement.

He Tigre school achievement

The award is presented by the international association World’s Best School Prizes. In detail, the Argentine school was awarded in the category “Collaboration with the Community“.

To celebrate, the institution held an event in which Zamora participated. During the recognition, the community leader highlighted: “This school is a inspiring beacon for many establishments in the city that will see this growth process as a reason to imitate it. “Education has to be a tool that integrates and allows us to build a more egalitarian society.”

“For us as a Government it is a pride to be able to accompany and participate with the institution. The school has been in operation for 12 years and has been recognized worldwide through this award. The school made the relationship with the community a value“, concluded the official.

The recognition of the educational entity was given within the “Collaboration with the Community” category of the contest organized by the T4 Education organizationwho highlighted the educational promotion and labor inclusion of young people from the district in this institution. The decision was made by a jury composed of academics, educators, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, government, civil society and the private sector.

History and expansion of the project

María de Guadalupe School opened its doors in 2012thanks to the initiative of María Paz Mendizábal and Ruby Souvironfounder of Despegar, who began providing school support in the neighborhood. Initially, they offered primary education and, four years later, they inaugurated the secondary level. In 2018, They built their own building and, in 2019the first class of students graduated. In 2023, they expanded their project with the inauguration of a kindergarten and a new institution, the Rosario Vera Peñaloza School, in Garín, which already has 225 students.

The María de Guadalupe Foundation is sustained thanks to donations and alliances with the public and private sectors. 58% of its income comes from subsidies for teaching staff in the province of Buenos Aireswhile 12% comes from social fees paid by families who can pay the fee. The rest – approximately 30% – is supported by contributions from civil society and committed donors.