Nearly half of all students in Mexico are forced to abandon their education after grade 6
Families can’t afford the basic costs of schooling. This is more than an education crisis—it’s a cycle that limits opportunity and holds entire communities back.
ASF envisions a world, where Tijuana’s youth are emboldened to dream about their futures and have the resources and agency they need to pursue those dreams through education.
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The jump from elementary school to middle school is a breaking point—when financial strain and limited support push many students out of the classroom.
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Our diverse, binational team of educators, mental health advocates, community leaders, and alumni work to ensure that, upon graduation, students are equipped with the skills, experience and confidence to successfully enter the job market and engage in their communities.
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We’re still thinking about this moment from Floral Fiesta…
It was a beautiful afternoon, made even more memorable by the incredible talent in our community. 🙌🏼
We had musicians who set the mood all afternoon, artists who brought color and personality to every corner of the space, and a baker who also happens to be an ASF alum, who made every cupcake a little work of art.
A special thank you to @cheapestees for donating the tote bags, each one hand-painted by the talented @maralove, a true artist and valued member of our community. Those tote bags went home with donors who believed in our students, and we couldn’t think of a better way to thank you. 🌼💛
To everyone who supported Floral Fiesta in any way, you are seen, you are appreciated, and because of you, our mission continues to grow. 🌟
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Todavía estamos pensando en este momento de Floral Fiesta…
Fue una tarde hermosa, aún más memorable gracias al increíble talento de nuestra comunidad. 🙌🏼
Tuvimos músicos que marcaron el ambiente durante toda la tarde, artistas que le dieron color y personalidad a cada rincón del espacio, y una repostera que además es exalumna de ASF, quien convirtió cada cupcake en una pequeña obra de arte.
Un agradecimiento especial a @cheapestees por donar las bolsas, cada una pintada a mano por la talentosa @maralove, una verdadera artista y valiosa miembra de nuestra comunidad. Esas bolsas se fueron a casa con los donantes que creyeron en nuestros estudiantes, y no podríamos pensar en una mejor manera de agradecerles. 🌸
A todos los que apoyaron Floral Fiesta de alguna manera: son vistos, son apreciados, y gracias a ustedes, nuestra misión sigue creciendo. 🌟
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Floral Fiesta was even more special with our alumni! 🌼🎉
We loved having them join us, share their stories, and celebrate alongside our community. Seeing where they are today fills us with so much pride, they are the best example of what ASF is all about.
Here’s to our alumni, always an inspiration! 🤍
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¡Floral Fiesta fue aún más especial con nuestros egresados presentes! 🌸🎉
Nos encantó tenerlos con nosotros, compartir sus historias y celebrar juntos. Ver en dónde están hoy nos llena de orgullo, son el mejor ejemplo de lo que ASF representa.
¡Por nuestros egresados, siempre una inspiración! 💛
Thank you for helping make Floral Fiesta such a joyful and meaningful afternoon in support of Advancing Students Forward. Attendees, donors, sponsors, volunteers, raffle ticket buyers, and every single person who shared the word or cheered us on from afar.
Together we filled the afternoon with music, flowers, student stories, and a feeling of a community that truly shows up for each other. 🤍🌟
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¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer la Fiesta Floral una tarde tan alegre y significativa en apoyo a ASF! Asistentes, donantes, patrocinadores, voluntarios, compradores de boletos de rifa, y cada persona que corrió la voz o nos apoyó desde lejos. Juntos llenamos la tarde de música, flores, historias de estudiantes, y ese sentimiento único de una comunidad que verdaderamente se apoya la una a la otra.💙🌟
We had an amazing time at Floral Fiesta on Saturday!
Thank you to everyone who participated! 💙
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