Saltillo: 52 senior citizens complete their basic education with support from DIF and IEEA

Thanks to the collaboration betweenthe DIF Saltillo System and the State Institute of Adult Education (IEEA), a total of 52 senior citizens completed their primary education and one more managed to finish secondary school, marking a significant achievement in their personal development and in the strengthening of their communities.

During the certificate award ceremony, Luly López Naranjo, honorary president of DIF Saltillo, highlighted the institution's commitment to the education and well-being of older adults, emphasizing that these types of actions directly contribute to improving their quality of life.

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“You are a great example for everyone. Know that you have allies in DIF Saltillo and Mayor Javier Díaz González to continue your training, in addition to supporting you through different programs and actions,” said López Naranjo.

For his part, Jaime Bueno Zertuche, director of IEEA Coahuila, highlighted the importance of promoting continuing education regardless of age, recognizing the joint effort with DIF to open learning spaces that provide new opportunities.

“At IEEA, we firmly believe that it is never too late to learn. These stories of overcoming adversity are proof that education transforms lives and strengthens our communities,” he said.

The general director of DIF Saltillo, Roberto Cárdenas Zavala, explained that the program originated at the beginning of the year, during the renewal of the registry of financial aid recipients for senior citizens. This process identified those who had not completed basic education, which allowed for the launch of a campaign to identify and provide educational support in coordination with the IEEA (Institute for Adult Education).

The DIF provided a physical space for advising and administering exams, in addition to delivering study materials and having the support of young people from the Volunteer Hearts program, who accompanied the beneficiaries during their preparation.

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Juana María Eguía Fuentes , one of the graduates, thanked both institutions for offering them the opportunity to fulfill a long-held goal. “I never imagined that at my age I would study again, but thanks to this support, today I feel more confident and happy,” she shared.

Finally, Mariana Jiménez Ayala, a member of Corazones Voluntarios (Volunteer Hearts), emphasized that the experience was enriching and full of learning. “They taught us that there are never limits to learning. Their effort inspires us all,” she said.