Who We Are
Our mission is to keep at-risk Latin American youth on the path to an educated, independent lifestyle. The Starfish Foundation, Inc. provides scholarships and guidance to high school students in extreme poverty who wish to continue their education, encouraging and inspiring them to reach their dreams. We strive to keep young people off the street and empower them to overcome difficult life circumstances without falling into the seemingly inevitable cycle of poverty.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community where underprivileged Latin American youth are empowered to create a better future for themselves through continuing education.
Our Values
We believe in the power of dreams and the hope that comes from someone listening to your dreams. We believe that everyone deserves the right to achieve these dreams through continued education. We value honesty, determination, perseverance and hope in the face of difficult challenges. We believe that with support and encouragement, all youth can achieve their dreams. Most of all, we believe in the power of making a difference for many, one by one.
The entrance to Mi Cometa, one of Starfish's partners in Guayaquil/ The mural reads "Organize yourself!" - quite fitting for a community-organizing nonprofit in the neighborhood of Guasmo (in the south of Guayaquil). The Starfish Foundation, Inc. is excited to be working with Mi Cometa during Starfish's 2012 Pilot Program!
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