Our contribution to education focuses on providing tools for students to access a higher quality education, with more dignity and greater access to educational technologies. Often, the greatest impact is achieved through simple contributions that get straight to the point, contributing in the short-, medium-, and longterm. In this line of work, we continue to collaborate on themes similar to those of previous years, as we have seen the positive impact that these actions can achieve.
In Peru, we continue with the productive vacation program in the communities surrounding the Canchayllo Hydroelectric Power Plant. This program helps children make the most of their vacations with courses and workshops of interest that promote their learning as well as their overall development. Additionally, we continue with the scholarship program, which consists of awarding an annual scholarship to the top graduating student from the local school to support their university studies.
This year, in Canchayllo, we also carried out a project to upgrade the local school computer lab. The need identified was that students did not have appropriate working equipment for their classes. Given this situation, graduating students lacked the basic and necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in a technological and globalized world. As a result of the project, they now have this important skill. This project, which is currently benefiting 90 students, involved the donation of 18 computers and the enhancement of the classroom, including electrical systems and general aesthetic improvements.
Additionally, at the beginning of the year, Polaris donated school kits to all students in the area, including those near the Canchayllo Hydroelectric Power Plant, as well as the El Carmen and 8 de Agosto Hydroelectric Power Plants. Similarly, in the latter case, the Company pays for monthly internet service to ensure that schools have access to this service, allowing them to use technology as a tool in their educational processes.
In the communities surrounding the San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal Power Plant in Nicaragua, we have continued to promote educational robotics among students. To facilitate this, we donated laptops so that students could more easily engage in programming. The students participated in the national robotics Olympics, and although they did not receive any top awards this year, it is very important to highlight their unique participation as they were the only public school in the country to be part of this event. These experiences open their minds and expose them to the skills necessary for an advanced world. The Company?s ongoing contributions cover the internet costs for the schools.
The annual vocational fair allows senior-year students to receive targeted presentations about the careers they are interested in pursuing. Students visit the power plant to better understand the processes and see how the different careers can be applied in a work environment. This year?s event was another success with high student participation, and our employees joined in to contribute their time voluntarily to this event.
Additionally, in Panama, on behalf of our CEO and Board of Directors, during their visit to the Solar Park, a donation of materials for the preschool classroom was made, which consisted mainly of educational games to facilitate the learning processes appropriate for that age.
