The city of Manizales held its First Educational Quality Congress on November 18 and 19 at Teatro Fundadores from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the goal of strengthening the municipality’s educational quality through the development of socio-emotional skills within the educational community.
The Foundation’s Participation
On November 19, Fundación Momentia led the socio-emotional skills panel, which featured the participation of:
- Keynote presentation: Dilcia Prieto de Ruan, Strategic Growth Developer at the Ismael Cala Foundation
- Meaningful experiences segment: a presentation by IE Normal de Caldas, led by facilitator Diva Nelly Mejía and graduate Salomé Suaza
Regarding the event, Dilcia Prieto de Ruan stated:
“Having spaces for discussion about the quality of education, and ensuring that the promotion of emotional intelligence is included as a key topic within them, is something that deserves recognition for the organizers and celebration for the Ismael Cala Foundation.”
Attendees
The event brought together teachers, counselors, principals, public and private educational institutions, universities, and public officials, all of whom participated in the different working groups and reflections on education in the municipality.
Partners and Key Stakeholders
The Congress was supported by important institutional partners, including:
Mayor’s Office of Manizales, Caldas Coffee Growers Committee, CINDE, British Council, Fundación Luker, Educación para la Competitividad, CONFA, Literacy Center, Universidad de Manizales, Universidad de Caldas, and Universidad Católica de Manizales, among others.
About the Ismael Cala Foundation
The Ismael Cala Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting socio-emotional education and positive leadership among young people and communities in Latin America. With more than ten years of ongoing work, it has supported thousands of adolescents in their holistic development, impacting schools, families, and community leaders through training programs and strategic partnerships.