Ngabe-Bukle Universidad
Ngabe-Bukle Area, Chiriqui Province,
Republic of Panama

Universidad Ngabe-Bukle

Universidad Inaugurated

Three years ago, the group working for the future Universiad Ngabe Bukle met with Mona Foundation and spoke of the Ngabe Bukle people's dream of having their own university. The Ngabe Bukle leaders said, “We want a university to educate our people while preserving our heritage.” They have now accomplished part of that goal!

On August 27, 2007, Universidad Ngabe Bukle was inaugurated in presence of members of the Ngabe Bukle community, the president of the National Indigenous Congress, the regional Chief, the Ngabe professors who will teach the university classes, Microsoft Panama which provided the Universidad with a fully equipped computer lab, representatives from Mona Foundation, the local press and guests.

The establishment of this fully accredited university, the first-ever on the indigenous peoples' lands in Panama, is a remarkable achievement and the result of years of sacrifice, determination and hard work by many dedicated individuals.

And by all indications they have succeeded. On November 10, 2007, the doors were opened to the first students. Expecting 25 students, 50 students showed up on the first day. This number increased to 75 on the second day! And the enthusiasm has not abated.

The inauguration of this university is truly an historic event and a good example of a sustainable social and economic development initiative for several reasons: 1) It has come into being through the hard work and determination of the Ngabe people themselves; 2) It enjoys wide community support including the National Ngabe Congress, the Ngabe Bukle Foundation, the Ngabe Chief and Elders; 3) It enjoys the support of a well-known corporation, Microsoft, and is aided by Mona Foundation through a gift made in honor of the life-long services of Mr. Mosa Amanat. Our partnership with this worthy initiative will continue in the years to come.

Video Clips of the Inauguration

The 7 video clips from the Inauguration will play in sequence in the video player below. You can click on the video thumbnails to forward to a specific clip.

Needs

  • $1,700 Accreditation
  • $1,450 Bachelor of Teaching
  • $5,000 Technical Degree in Admin. Local Economies
  • $9,025 Technical Degree in Bilingual Education
  • $2,850 Professor Training
  • $4,280 CTLC in Soloy
  • $1,250 Administration
  • $9,853 CTLC Quebrada Guabo

How You Can Help

Please contact us or send your tax-deductible contributions to:

Mona Foundation
218 Main Street, Suite 404
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 743-4550
Email: monafoundation@monafoundation.org
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