The Resource Foundation Newsletter - December

14 Countries, Countless Stories: Celebrating our Impact in 2023

Celebrating over 35 years of impact, The Resource Foundation expanded its reach in 2023, leaving footprints across 15 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. We forged partnerships with 40 passionate organizations, empowering over 75,000 individuals through transformative programs and initiatives.

• We contributed to improving STEM capabilities to 6,650 children in Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.?
• We facilitated? a quality education for 1,400 children in Chile.
• Healthcare support was extended to 400 people in rural Honduras.?
• We provided life skills to 4000 young adults and their livelihoods in Mexico.
• We contributed to protect the Patagonia ecosystem in Argentina.?
• We provided disaster-related psychological trauma and mental health training for nurses in the Caribbean, and much more!

The Power of Partnerships

In this section we shine a spotlight on the impact of collaboration and the transformative results achieved through partnerships. At The Resource Foundation, we witness daily? the incredible outcomes that unfold when donors, programs, and communities come together.

Positive Change in Science Education in Brazil

By partnering with Amgen Foundation , we have empowered the local organization Ensina Brasil to cultivate leadership in public school students, amplifying their potential as the future of science in the country.

The organization has impacted 6 STEM projects developed by teachers in schools, which have directly influenced 400 students and indirectly reached over 1,000 more. Additionally, approximately 68 STEM teachers are benefitting from ongoing mentoring and hard skills training initiatives.

Ten alumni of the project have been selected to receive individual consultancy support, along with assistance covering the costs of postgraduate program applications. These achievements reflect the organization's commitment to fostering positive change in science education in Brazil.

Success story: Voices from Ensina Brasil Alumni

"In June 20, 2023, I received an email from Ensina Brasil introducing this program, and without hesitation, I applied. Despite the setback of a negative response from another program, this initiative brought a renewed sense of hope for achieving my dream. I am fully conscious of my challenges, being a black woman from the interior of Minas Gerais, educated in public schools and universities, benefiting from quotas and student assistance, each carrying its own weight. In life's race, I begin from a place with numerous obstacles. However, with patience and resilience, I have been seizing the opportunities that come my way, constructing a path towards my dreams. I perceive this project as yet another valuable opportunity to create shortcuts on this journey." - Larissa Roberta Pereira, class alumni.

Donor Testimonials

Transparency and Impact: Our TRF Story

“We were lucky to find TRF and love supporting Venezuela through this partnership. The frequent updates, transparency, and communication are top-notch and we look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come." - Maggie Sullivan Marcus, Sullivan Family Foundation.

Empower us to do more, be more, and give more, as we work hand in hand with dedicated partners, enhancing lives across Latin America and the Caribbean.

That's all for today. Thank you for being with us.

We'll see you next year!

Happy Holidays! Boas Festas! ?Felices Fiestas!

TRF Team