Uruguayan foundation uses ballet gala to fund education programs
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In Montevideo, Uruguay, Fundación Sophia is hosting a ballet gala at the Sodre theater to raise funds for its network of Catholic schools.
The organization, backed by the Catholic Church of Montevideo, currently includes 29 schools and eight children’s clubs, serving a total of 5,650 students through both formal schooling and informal activities. Matilde Gil, the executive director of Fundación Sophia, explained that the foundation promotes quality academic and pastoral education nationwide through various projects.
Fundación Sophia focuses on four key areas: strong academics, Christian education for families, efficient school management, and professional administration. They tailor strategies to the specific needs of each school, helping many institutions become important community resources. The foundation also supports students through a sponsorship program, currently assisting 2,500 children, and offers tax benefits to companies that donate. Beyond academics, Fundación Sophia believes in holistic education.
They have established “Elenco Sophia,” a performing arts group made up of students from its schools, to foster teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. The foundation also partners with the Catholic University of Uruguay and other institutions to improve literacy, math, and English skills, utilizing methods like the Singapur math program and the TECLE reading assessment. They will hold a raffle on November 27 with prizes including cars and iPhones.
