Guatemala Certifies First Financial Education Program

The Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) has officially certified the curriculum of Fundación Bi's Financial Education Program, marking a significant milestone as the first such certification in Guatemala. This rigorous, months-long review process, which included in-depth evaluations of each module, methodology, and learning objectives, ensures the program's high quality, effective structure, and sound pedagogical approach.

Fundación Bi views this certification as a crucial step in its mission to foster sustainable prosperity within the region. The program is built on principles of active learning, designed to develop relevant financial competencies that directly address the socioeconomic needs of Guatemala. María José Paiz, General Manager of Fundación Bi, stated, "Behind every workshop, every course, and every effort lies the responsibility to give people real tools and quality content. We believe in financial education as a means to make informed life decisions."

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Behind every workshop, every course, and every effort lies the responsibility to give people real tools and quality content. We believe in financial education as a means to make informed life decisions. Doing so hand-in-hand with an institution like UVG challenges us to continue raising the level and excellence.

Paiz added that partnering with an institution like UVG challenges Fundación Bi to continuously elevate its standards and excellence. The certification not only enhances the program's technical standing but also strengthens the confidence of strategic allies, the public sector, and international cooperation agencies. This opens new avenues for integrating these vital financial literacy trainings into various educational ecosystems across the country.

Fernando Paiz Mendoza, UVG's Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, affirmed the university's commitment, stating, "Academia has the responsibility to support initiatives that respond to the real needs of this country, and this program does just that." Fundación Bi considers financial education a transversal axis, essential for empowering individuals to make informed and responsible financial decisions, thereby serving as a fundamental tool for both personal and economic development.

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Academia has the responsibility to support initiatives that respond to the real needs of this country, and this program does just that.