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ARGENTINA

Partnering with Junior Achievement to Enhance Educational and Workplace Skills for Rural Youth

We have signed a cooperation agreement with Junior Achievement. Utilizing our methodologies to engage young people, nearly 20 individuals aged between 14 and 25 from five villages have benefited by participating in three of Junior Achievement’s most sought-after programs: ‘I Can Program,’ ‘Personal Economy,’ and ‘Plan Your Future.   The ES VICIS Foundation and Junior Achievement have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at implementing initiatives and providing training that will benefit the education and employment of young people in the small towns where the ‘Welcome to My Village’ program is carried out. To ensure the participation of young people, the ES VICIS Foundation requested that the Support Committees of “Welcome to My Village” designate a motivator who would be responsible for mobilizing and supporting the youth to encourage them to complete the entire curriculum proposed in each program. More about Junior Achievement: Junior Achievement is one of the largest NGOs in the world. Through active learning in financial education, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship, they empower young people to be the architects of their own future. Their initiatives reach over 10 million children and youth in more than 100 countries. It is ranked as the seventh most influential NGO globally. In Santa Fe, they have been operating continuously since 1997, with an office in Rosario, reaching more than 11,000 students annually, with the support of volunteers and business allies.

ARGENTINA

“We launched ‘I Start My Business in My Village’ initiative

On November 9th, the ES VICIS Foundation’s Scholarship Program for entrepreneurs was launched in Carmen, Labordeboy, Maggiolo, Murphy, and San Eduardo. This marked the inception of the ‘I Start  business in My Village’ program, aimed at continually integrating entrepreneurs into this network.   In our program ‘Welcome to My Village’, entrepreneurs take center stage. By supporting and nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, we promote the economic development of small towns, fostering local growth and community ties,” stated Mercedes Manfroni, Coordinator of the ES VICIS Foundation in Argentina, during the launch of the institution’s Entrepreneurship Scholarship Program. She added, “This contributes to our goal of fostering a sustainable balance between urban and rural areas.” The training provided to more than 50 entrepreneurs from these towns included a Business Model Workshop and a Digital Marketing Workshop. The Business Model Workshop was led by Romina Gleria, a Master in Business Sciences with extensive experience in training entrepreneurs, both at the ES VICIS Foundation and in other organizations. Gleria is also a professor at the Universidad Austral de Rosario. Participants were equipped with tools to efficiently manage their businesses, correctly identifying customer segments, channels, revenue sources, cost structures, resources, key partnerships, and activities. During the Entrepreneurship Scholarship Program, we conducted a Digital Marketing workshop led by Cintia Cantero, an expert in areas like graphic design and social media. Over three days, entrepreneurs learned how to enhance their communication on platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp Business, and Facebook. They also explored tools to improve content, create videos, and schedule posts. This workshop marks the beginning of an ongoing journey for our ES VICIS network of entrepreneurs operating in rural towns. We are committed to enriching this network with new opportunities and developments through collaborative efforts. At the program’s conclusion, we gathered positive feedback through a satisfaction survey, highlighting the usefulness of the content, clarity of explanations, and expectations for future training. These testimonials validate our approach and help us measure the impact of our initiatives. The comments received were positive, here are some of the testimonials: “The most valuable thing was the bond and relationship that was generated with other entrepreneurs in the area. Personally, it has already opened the door for me to work with another entrepreneur in the program”. “The practical aspects of the program, the hands-on experience…. It helps a lot to understand.” “The practical aspect and the clarity in explaining the instructions.” “I value everything, because it is a course that I was very interested in and I loved it.” “All the information provided was of great personal interest”. “This course motivated me to continue betting on a personal project or an idea to be realized”. “I really appreciated learning how to obtain potential new clients”. “Very good predisposition of the speakers and good communication skills”. “The practical aspects, those that help us in the day to day, add to our undertakings”. “That it was also by zoom, that the meetings were punctual and, for the most part, entertaining. The information was quite clear. It was very important that the classes were recorded. That we were able to ask questions and that the post-meeting question returns were answered very quickly.” “I liked the patience in teaching”

Switzerland

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Switzerland

Johannes Matyassy Appointed President of the Board of ES VICIS Foundation

Johannes Matyassy has been appointed as the new President of the Board of ES VICIS Foundation, in recognition of his pivotal role in the development of the foundation’s pilot project. He served as the Swiss Ambassador to Argentina and later became a board member. His contribution has been important for the growth and expansion of the foundation, especially during a pivotal period for the model’s development in other countries. ES VICIS Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Johannes Matyassy as the new President of the Board, recognizing his pivotal role in the foundation’s development and growth. Since its inception, Matyassy has been a cornerstone, serving as the Swiss Ambassador to Argentina. His contributions were instrumental in fortifying the relationship with the Argentine government during the foundation’s pilot phase. Subsequently, Matyassy joined the board of ES VICIS Foundation, leveraging his extensive diplomatic experience from various positions. His expertise became particularly valuable during a crucial phase in the foundation’s development in Argentina and other countries, contributing significantly to the success and expansion of its projects. With his profound understanding of government affairs in the countries where we focus our objectives, coupled with his dedication to our development model addressing the urban-rural challenge, Matyassy brings a unique set of skills crucial to guiding the foundation in its next phase of growth and community outreach. The ES VICIS Foundation board expresses gratitude for the vision and leadership Matyassy brings to his new role and eagerly anticipates ongoing collaboration. Together, we aim to achieve a positive and sustainable impact in the communities served by the foundation while ensuring the sustainability of ES VICIS Foundation.

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