Zapopan, Jalisco; October 14, 2024. In an emotional event held at the Guadalajara campus, a tribute was paid to the generous donors who have made possible the two successful editions of the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara, a tribute was paid to the generous donors who have made possible the two successful editions of the campaign Projects for Life campaign.
The Rector of the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara, Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, dedicated a few words of gratitude to the donors who have made possible the Life Projects. "Your generosity has not only had a profound impact , but has left a lasting imprint on our institution .. I am with you in spirit and super grateful for your trust and commitment to our mission .", he expressed.
For his part, the corporate director of Institutional Development at Universidad Panamericana and the IPADEand IPADE, Dr. Dr. José Antonio Esquivias Romero José Antonio Esquivias Romerosaid that "is a pride and a satisfaction to see that so many students, so many collaborators and so many generous people have made it possible for these students to be here today. Universidad Panamericana".
What is Life Projects?
It is a solidarity campaign that responds to its founding purpose of "that no one stops studying at Universidad Panamericana, due to lack of economic resources.".
In addition, we are aware of the importance of counting on the university community to promote our social responsibility initiatives. community to promote its social responsibility initiatives, weWe also seek to involve our members in this initiative. our members and, in particular, our graduates our graduates who, at the time, had the opportunity to realize the dream of studying with us and are now reaping the rewards of their studies..
Target
The purpose of Proyectos de Vida is to to consolidate a network of allies to achieve the best version of our country.
How many students have been helped?
In the first edition of 2020, 232 ambassadors made up 20 teamswho worked virtually to reach 676 donors through the healthy distance. 676 donorsand, as of today, have reached a procurement of 5,857,653 MXN which made it possible to support 28 students with an average coverage of 40%..
In the second edition of 2024, 243 ambassadors made up 25 teams teams, who worked in person to to raise 856 donors with pledges of $5,720,808 MXN 5,720,808 to support 26 students with an average scholarship of 58%..
Student testimonials
Andrea Retana Hernándeza student of the Psychopedagogy program, shared her gratitude with the donors. "By supporting this project, you are not only supporting a person who fulfills the goal of having a degree. the goal of getting a degree. You are opening up a huge panorama for her.. You are betting on too many people who tomorrow will have a huge social impact.".
While Adrián Salazar Gonzálezstudent of the career of Law, expressed his deep gratitude to the donors, highlighting the impact their support has had on his academic life. "All of you present here are the people who give us this light at the end of the tunnel.. It is a tunnel that may be full of potholes, of complications, it is dark. But But thanks to you, you give us a light to be able to continue, to continue to move forwardto continue moving forward and to really make a change.".
For her part, Sonia León Garcíamother of Noemi Vázqueza student of the Administration and Marketing will never forget the day her daughter shared with her the news that she had been selected to receive the Proyectos de Vida scholarship. "We cried with emotion and it was not only an economic relief, but also a new opportunity.It was a new opportunity, an open door to a better future. I didn't have the opportunity to study, but I have tried to be a good example for Noemi.".
"Thanks to your generosity, you have allowed Noemi not only to study, but to grow up.. She will be a young woman committed to her community and confident that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to. Thank you for being here and for promoting education in the Universidad Panamericana", she commented.
Awarding of Life Projects scholarships: a commitment to the future
In an emotional act of scholarship awarding, Eng. Santiago Orendain de Obeso, Eng., president of the Projects for Life 2020 campaign, representing all the leaders, ambassadors and donors of this first editionrepresenting all the leaders, ambassadors and donors of this first edition, was in charge of delivering the scholarships to our students.. Orendain, entrepreneur and leader of the Sumando Voluntades team, shared his experience leading this transformative project:
"I took on this challenge without imagining the profound impact it would have on me. Knowing that your actions can change someone's life, give them access to education and provide them with a platform to achieve their dreams, transforms you."she said.
On the other hand, Jaime de la Torre González, vice-president of the campaign and leader of the UNITUM team, emphasized the importance of the joint effort to make this support a reality.team leader, emphasized the importance of the joint effort to make this support a reality. "This support is a recognition of the effort of the students .. It is a sign of the solidarity and commitment that unites us, and of the confidence we have in their potential to make a difference in their lives and communities".
On behalf of the second edition of Proyectos de Vida 2024, Mr. Carlos Villaseñor Franco, Eng. Carlos Villaseñor Francotogether with Dr. José Antonio Esquivias Romero, presided over the awarding of scholarshipsThe scholarships, extending the legacy of this initiative to a new generation of young people. Villaseñor Franco, businessman and vice-president of this edition, expressed that "the young people who are here today at the Panamerican, thanks to Proyectos de Vida, will be the great entrepreneurs and executives of tomorrowtransforming their families, their communities and Mexico.".
The Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara Campusthrough the initiative Life Projectsinitiative, reaffirms the commitment of leaders, donors and ambassadors with the future of our students, providing them with the tools to, through education, build their own life projects..
