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Hola Mundo Foundation

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

Hola Mundo Foundation connects students with technology education, mentorship, volunteer experiences, innovation challenges, and verifiable credentials.

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Core programs

Focused pathways for students and volunteers.

The foundation builds practical, student-centered initiatives that can grow with schools, universities, mentors, and community partners.

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Education 01

Hola Mundo Academy

Practical technology learning experiences for students starting their journey in programming, digital skills, and responsible AI.

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Leadership 02

University Fellows

A volunteer and leadership pathway for university students who want real experience in education, technology, editorial work, and social impact.

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Innovation 03

Challenges

Innovation challenges and ideathons where students build ideas, projects, and solutions for real communities.

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Mentorship 04

Mentors Network

A growing network of volunteers who guide students through learning paths, projects, career exploration, and confidence-building.

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Responsible AI Student opportunity Mentorship Digital skills Volunteer impact Innovation Responsible AI Student opportunity Mentorship Digital skills Volunteer impact Innovation Responsible AI Student opportunity Mentorship Digital skills Volunteer impact Innovation
Open learning Verified credentials Learning paths Community Young builders Social impact Open learning Verified credentials Learning paths Community Young builders Social impact Open learning Verified credentials Learning paths Community Young builders Social impact
Technology access Leadership Practical skills Confidence Real projects Future-ready Technology access Leadership Practical skills Confidence Real projects Future-ready Technology access Leadership Practical skills Confidence Real projects Future-ready

From learning to real opportunities, we help students build skills, confidence, and evidence of what they can do.

Access Confidence Evidence Opportunity

What students gain

Programs built for practical growth.

A practical pathway that helps students move from first skills to visible work, credible evidence, leadership, and community value.

Learn -> Build -> Show -> Verify -> Lead -> Impact

01

Learn

Practical skills

Hands-on learning in programming, digital tools, and responsible technology.

02

Guidance

Mentorship

Guidance from volunteers who help students navigate projects and decisions.

03

Build

Real projects

Challenges and learning experiences connected to community needs.

04

Verify

Verified recognition

Evidence of participation and achievement, ready for future credentials.

05

Lead

Student leadership

Paths for university students to lead, facilitate, write, mentor, and build.

06

Impact

Social impact

Technology learning connected to service, access, and opportunity.

Hola Mundo

Founder note

Hola Mundo Foundation

“We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Hola Mundo Foundation exists to help students turn curiosity into skills, skills into projects, and projects into opportunities.”

— IVAN LA MADRID, FOUNDER

FAQ

Questions before joining.

Who can participate?

Students, university volunteers, mentors, schools, universities, and partners can participate as programs open. Initial activities will focus on Peru and Latin America.

Are the programs free?

The foundation is being built to expand access. Program activities are designed with free or low-barrier participation in mind, depending on each program and partner context.

Is Hola Mundo Foundation a nonprofit?

Yes. Hola Mundo Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

How can I volunteer?

You can register your interest through the participate page. Volunteer roles may include mentoring, workshop support, editorial work, program operations, and community outreach.

Can schools or universities partner with the foundation?

Yes. Schools, universities, and student organizations can contact us to explore workshops, innovation challenges, and volunteer pathways.

Will participants receive certificates?

Programs are being designed with verifiable recognition in mind. Certificate formats and eligibility will be shared for each pathway.

Back the students who will build what comes next.

Support practical technology education, mentorship, real projects, and visible opportunities for students.