Programs
Project: Descubre la Energía con Lucia Spark
Impact: +3,000 books delivered, six school activities
Project description: Educational program aimed at children aged 8 to 12 that uses an interactive book to teach basic concepts about energy and renewable sources, fostering interest in science and technology.
Project: Mujeres Que Brillan
Project location: Colón
Impact: Five entrepreneurs, $25,000 in-kind seed capital
Project description: Program that promotes women’s empowerment through training and support in productive projects. It provides tools to strengthen skills, encourage leadership, and generate sustainable income, creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs in various fields.
Project: Cátedra AES
Project location: Panama City, Colón
Partners: ITSE, UTP
Impact: 167+ participants benefited
Project description: A program in which AES volunteer employees give talks to students and teachers to bring them closer to the functioning of the electricity sector, sharing knowledge about roles, processes, and responsibilities within an energy company.
Project: Preparándome con Energía
Project location: Colón
Partner: UTP
Impact: 261 young people benefited
Project description: An educational program aimed at strengthening the technical, academic, and vocational skills of young people to facilitate their access to higher education and improve their employment opportunities.
Specific projects
Project: Agua en tu Aula
Project location: Colón
Partners: United States Embassy in Panama, United Way
Impact: 200 people benefited
Project description: An initiative aimed at ensuring access to potable water in schools and promoting education on the responsible use of water resources.
Project: Adecuación de escuelas
Project location: Coclé, Colón
Partner: InterEnergy
Impact: 90 children and 10 teachers benefited
Project description: We have carried out improvements in schools to enhance their spaces and create safer, more functional environments for students. These actions include infrastructure upgrades and volunteer initiatives, reaffirming our commitment to education and the community.
Project: Giras de estudiantes
Impact: 207 young beneficiaries
Project description: We have promoted field trips and educational activities that combine hands-on learning with environmental awareness. These include experiences such as Novices + Experts and Mangrove Defenders, carried out in partnership with institutions, local government, and schools such as María Ossa. These initiatives strengthen education, promote sustainability, and encourage community participation.
Project: Navidad Solidaria
Project location: Colón, Coclé, Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí
Impact: 150 beneficiaries
Project description: An initiative that seeks to bring joy to children in vulnerable communities during Christmas. It includes toy collection by employees and distribution during special events.
Project: Líder en Mi
Project Location: Bocas del Toro
Partner: Franklin Covey
Impact: 524 students
Project description: An educational program that develops leadership and values in students, fostering skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and decision-making. It is aimed at strengthening holistic education and a positive school culture.
Project: Crecimiento y engorde de tilapias
Project location: Bocas del Toro
Impact: 700+ people benefited
Project description: A program aimed at improving school nutrition through the production and distribution of tilapia in educational centers. It supports food security and productive development in nearby communities, integrating sustainable practices that benefit students and families.
Project: Defensores de los Humedales
Project location: Coclé, Colón
Impact: 100 students benefited
Project description: An educational program that raises awareness among students and communities about the importance of conserving mangroves. It includes field trips and educational activities that encourage learning and participation in protecting these ecosystems.
Project: Inclusión Productiva Changuinola
Project location: Bocas del Toro
Partner: Ministry of Social Development
Impact: 35 people benefited
Project description: A program that supports entrepreneurs and young people in the Changuinola region through training and guidance, strengthening their ability to generate sustainable income and contribute to local economic development.
