Panama
Located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean,
Panama is home to 4.18 million Panamanians.
The Need
47,957 children are currently out-of-school in Panama
Panama ranks second to last in income distribution in Latin America. Poverty in Panama is still a significant issue, with many Panamanians living under the poverty line.
When compared to other countries, Panama is ranked 83rd out of 144 for the quality of its education system.
Corruption is one of Panama’s biggest challenges. Panama ranked 111 out of 180 countries in the 2020 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index.
Arcky Salgado
Country Director - Panama
Edmundo Luis Campos
Impact Assessment Officer
Paola Marie Clement
Christ-Centered Education Officer
Katerine Natasha Messin
Christ-Centered Education Officer
“I am convinced that God can do wonders for the children of my country.”
Arcky Salgado, Country Director
Impact in Panama
Recent stories
More Than We Can Imagine
This spring, May 2023, we gathered our Latin and North American staff in Panama for the Edify Regional Conference. We enjoyed days filled with staff worship, strategy meetings, and countless testimonies. We also had the opportunity to visit some of…
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Panamanian Teachers Go Further Together
Panama is a country of endless potential. Yet, this potential is untapped, with 47,957 children out of school and 20 percent of the population living below the poverty line. COVID-19 only made this worse with one of the world's longest…
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