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Fundación Minera Escondida (FME) is an autonomous non profit organisation whose purpose is developing people and community capabilities through innovative replicable models. FME not only understands local reality and respects diversity but also holds an active position in terms of social development. FME’s values are driven by trust, enhancing human relations and solidarity, thus understanding community concerns and promoting partnerships. The responsibility to meet their commitments at a personal and institutional level, and practicing transparency and integrity when allocating resources are significant elements of their involvement. |
Universidad of Western Sydney is one of the leading universities in Australia, internationally recognised as a high level institution in the areas of research and education. UWS has one of the largest education schools in the country, with over 2,000 students enrolled and nearly 1,000 graduates per year. The UWS School of Education has recently been ranked among the top 10 school of higher education in Australia, being fourth on research performance at national level. UWS School of Education is a leader in community education, special education, social ecology, indigenous education and socio cultural education. The team of early childhood teachers at UWS have a solid record in community engagement, participation in building activities of the profession, academic publications and research in a number of areas relevant to early childhood, such as leadership, information technology, learning and cognitive development, cultural diversity, early childhood policies and ethics. |
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| Corporación Municipal de Desarrollo Social de Antofagasta is a non profit corporate body privately held formed in 1983. CMDS is a leader organisation taking upon social challenges, developing a culture of innovation to improve the quality of life in the communities of Antofagasta. Its mision is to be a Corporation aiming to improve the quality of life of Antofagasta families, implementing education and health services, through integrated, innovative and efficient management. CMDS is part of Futuro Infantil Hoy since 2010. |
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Corporación Municipal de Desarrollo Social de Calama | |