Recognizing the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines, Watson Marlow joins the Young Entrepreneurs program to allow students to create socially responsible projects, where they devise and propose solutions and/or improvements in their environments.

The program, which is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promotes transdisciplinary learning, allowing young people to learn about different subjects through the projects they develop.  

Watson Marlow, aware of the importance of education and the development of entrepreneurial skills from an early age, has made a donation of £20,000 to the Foundation's program through theSpirax-Sarco Engineering Group Education Fund. This contribution will enable the program to expand its reach and empower more young people in the Caribbean region.

The Young Entrepreneurs program, promoted by the Pies Descalzos Foundation, uses a participatory and cooperative methodology based on Project-Based Learning (PBL), so that young people awaken their entrepreneurial spirit and, above all, keep in mind the importance of creating impact solutions that promote the development of their communities.

The gender approach is a cornerstone of the program, providing key opportunities for girls and adolescents. These young entrepreneurs find in the program a platform to understand and use innovative methodologies in the construction of their life projects in their communities.

Commenting on the partnership, Patricia Sierra, executive director of the Barefoot Foundation said: "I welcome new alliances like the one we forged with Watson Marlow in our Jóvenes Emprendedores program. Their generous donation and commitment to education will strengthen our positive impact on the lives of Cartagena's youth, enabling them to develop essential skills for a sustainable future".

Watson Marlow, through this partnership, reinforces its commitment to social responsibility and the education of future generations, demonstrating that collaboration between the private sector and non-profit organizations can create a lasting impact on communities.  

The Barefoot Foundation and Watson Marlow invite the community to follow closely the progress and achievements of this initiative that seeks to build a promising future for young entrepreneurs in Cartagena.