By Kathia Sosa | Project Leader
Dear Donors,
From the depths of the Mbaracayu Forest comes a story not just of innovation, but of transformation. A group of determined students from the Mbaracayu Educational Center has achieved something extraordinary: EcoSentinel, a cutting-edge sensor system capable of detecting forest fires, poaching, and illegal logging in real time.
But this is about more than just technology. This is about the future.
Through this project, these young women have gained invaluable hands-on experience in engineering, technology, and environmental science—fields that, until now, may have seemed out of reach. They have learned to apply STEM principles to real-world challenges, developing problem-solving, coding, and data analysis skills that will set them apart as they take their next steps toward higher education.
For many of them, university was once a distant dream. Now, it is within reach. Armed with the knowledge and experience gained from EcoSentinel, these students are not only more prepared but also more competitive candidates for university programs in engineering, environmental science, and technology. They are proving that girls from rural Paraguay can stand shoulder to shoulder with the brightest minds in the world.
This life-changing opportunity was made possible by you. Your support is not just helping students complete a school project—it’s paving the way for them to enter university and build careers that will shape the future. You are investing in the next generation of women scientists, innovators, and environmental leaders.
Thank you for believing in their potential. Thank you for making dreams possible.
By Eliana Valdez | Project Leader
By Eliana Valdez | Project Leader
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