Argentina, Saltos del Moconá
Facts
A school building with three classrooms and a library
50
€43,400
Fundacion Compartir
Education
Academic year
March to December
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
99.51 %
Attendance rate
Primary school – 99.5%
Lower secondary school – 91.6%
Upper secondary school – 99.2%
Out-of-school children
Children (6 to 11 years old) – 8,593
Adolescents (12 to 14 years old) – 40,217
Project implementation
The vast majority of Argentina’s indigenous population, including communities such as Pindoty in Misiones Province, have never had access to education. Young people face significant barriers to pursuing their studies, including the absence of nearby schools, long commutes of 30 to 40 km each way, often on dirt roads, and the low socioeconomic status of their families.
The Acronis Cyber Foundation Program, with the support of its partner LAN Infotech and local NGO partner Fundación Compartir, built a school together with local villagers. It was constructed primarily using ecological materials sourced from the site and surrounding region. The 70 m² building includes three classrooms and a library and serves around 50 children aged 5 to 15, as well as future generations. After completion, the school was taken over by the government of Misiones, which demonstrated strong commitment and responsibility by assigning teachers, covering their salaries, and supporting the school’s ongoing needs.
The building is powered by solar energy, benefiting not only the students but the entire village by providing access to electricity.
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News from the project
About the country
Country
The Argentine Republic
Capital city
Buenos Aires
Population
47 million people
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS)
Major languages
Mainly Spanish, with Guaraní, Quechua, Qom, Mocoví, Wichí, and Welsh
Travel information
Argentina’s climate varies from region to region due to the country’s vast size. Saltos del Moconá is located in the subtropical part of the country, characterized by hot summers and mild winter temperatures.
Annual average temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dry season
Winter
Wet season
Summer, characterized by moderate rainfall
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Buenos Aires: NH City Buenos Aires Centro Histórico
Places to eat
Buenos Aires: Lo de Rita, La Esquina del Antigourmet, Gibraltar
Best souvenirs from the country
Gaucho knives, glass siphon or soda bottle, leather, alfajores, Pinguino jug, Mafalda Comic
Travel agencies
Interpreting services
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Day 2: Iguazú Falls (Argentinian side)
Day 3: Iguazú Falls (Brazilian side)
Day 4: School visit
Day 5: San Ignacio Mini Ruins
Day 6: Buenos Aires
Day 7: Buenos Aires
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