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Tuesday 17th December 2024.
December 17, 2024
Our guest this morning in the last hour is Judith Lorick. Two topics, firstly tomorrow at the “Club” which is in the American Trade Hotel Judith and Sergio Diaz (her son) are putting on a Christmas concert “Deck the Halls with Jazz”.
Secondly we talk about, Hogar Casa Del Estudiante Nuestra Señora de la Merced, a non-profit organization in Panama, established in 1986 by the Mercedarian Sisters of Charity. Located in Howard Panama Pacifico, it focuses on the socio-spiritual and psychological development of underprivileged young girls and adolescents, especially from remote rural areas. The organization provides educational opportunities from primary to university levels, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for its beneficiaries. Since its inception, it has supported 786 young women, currently hosting 22 girls in primary and secondary education. The Hogar offers residence, meals, school supplies, tutoring, training programs, and sports facilities. Recently, it expanded to include housing for high school graduates pursuing university education, with a dedicated dormitory for them. Currently, four young women are benefiting from university scholarships. This year, nine out of the 22 beneficiaries will graduate high school, but only two can be accommodated for further education. The organization invites support to ensure all graduates can continue their education and improve their future prospects.