Team dominga

Abby is running for Dominga! Dominga has a July birthday (like Abby!),  comes from a big family with 9 siblings, and wants to be a teacher one day, inspired by the example of her own teachers. She is in her second year of her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, and admires Charles Darwin’s studies of nature. Her favorite subjects are science and biology because she loves nature and animals, and she also enjoys playing soccer and volleyball. The first years of University can be an especially challenging time for students from the Comarca, as they are navigating paying rent away from home while taking on new levels of coursework and technology use.  Help Dominga stay on track to get her Bachelor’s degree and become a teacher!

Team José mAnuel

Tim is running for José Manuel, our first student to continue their studies in the US!! José Manuel is in his second year of a five-year program at Rowan University in New Jersey. He has completed his immersive English classes and is starting classes (in English!) in biomedicine. José Manuel was in the top of his class in high school, which earned him a scholarship to study abroad. Although his scholarship pays for his classes and housing, our Few For Change scholarship will provide him with additional support to help navigate living in a foreign country. Donate to team José Manuel today to support his exciting journey!

Team Floristel

Amy is running for Floristel! Floristel is in her second year of a pharmaceutical sciences program at the Latin University of Panama in Panama City. One day, she would like to open her own pharmacy. Given how complicated the subject matter is, Floristel is proud to have passed all of her classes satisfactorily in her first year, as she said, “thanks to my effort and tenacity.” When she is not at school, she enjoys spending time catching up with her family in the Comarca, at least a 6 hr drive from the city. Floristel is also a talented speaker - listen to her words of encouragement to her peers in the Few for Change program. Show your support for Team Floristel!

Team yolesni

Katie is running for Yolesni who is finishing her third and final year of teacher’s college this year. She is studying at the Superior Pedagogical Institute of Juan Demóstenes Arosemena in Santiago to earn her Bachelor’s in Education for the Primary Stage of General Basic Education. This year, Yolesni is completing her coursework as well as student teaching placements.  After earning her degree, Yolesni will be qualified to teach primary school (grades 1-6) at any school in Panama. One of Yolesni’s future goals is to improve the quality of education within the Comarca. Donate to Team Yolesni to help support a future educator!

Team Edgar

Ari is running for Edgar, again! Edgar successfully completed his Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management including defending his thesis in December of 2023 and finally received his diploma in June of 2024. Throughout his university career, Edgar showed remarkable perseverance and determination, working through each obstacle that the Panamanian university bureaucracy threw at him. What started as a 5 year Bachelor’s program turned into an 8 year marathon due to factors outside of Edgar’s control including the covid-19 pandemic, lack of professors to teach required courses, and degree requirements not being offered. During this tumultuous time, Edgar also undertook a community service project as part of his FFC scholarship requirements, teaching computer literacy classes to elementary students in his home community of Quebrada Guabo. Edgar is now beginning a profesorado program that will qualify him to teach Informational Technology at the secondary school level (grades 7-12) in Panama and we want to help him achieve this goal! Help Edgar finish his profesorado so he can teach the younger generations of Few for Change scholarship students!

Team elmer

Katya is running for Elmer who is a second year university student at UNACHI-CRUCHIO pursuing an Associate degree in Accounting. Elmer is determined to give back to his family by working hard in school and becoming a leader in his community. Despite facing challenges that affected his studies, his family's support has been a constant source of motivation for him to continue his education. Elmer would love to visit the United States to improve his English language skills! He would also like to travel to other countries and possibly study abroad. Support Elmer today!