Gorom Association

🌱 Introducing SEED Success Stories — Chapter 1

What happens when a rural student realizes they have the power to change their community?

Meet Juan Alejandro Rodriguez Vargas, Founder of Go Escuela and SEED 2024 alumnus from Universidad del Rosario 🇨🇴

After completing the SEED program, Juan turned his experience into action — launching RURALAB, a social edtech initiative transforming education in rural communities across Colombia.

The international network, the cross-cultural teamwork, the study tour in Japan — all of it shaped the leader he is today.

This is just the beginning. More stories are coming.
✨ Follow along as we celebrate the changemakers inside our SEED family!

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Would you like to travel to Japan and participate in a social entrepreneurship program through a partial scholarship? ✈️🇯🇵

We invite you to participate in our promotional events next week in Medellín (EAFIT University - February 26) and Bogotá (Rosario University and University of the Andes - February 25).

The president of the GOROM Association will be present, as well as alumni from each city, to tell you about their experiences and provide details on how to apply. We hope to see you there!

SEED Stories: Global Spotlights — Japan Fes Florida 2025 🇯🇵🌴

This story comes from Sofia Lopes Rodrigues, SEED 2025 participant from Florida International University (FIU), who attended the Japan Fes Florida at Indian Beach Park in Miami.
Bringing together local residents and Japanese communities, the festival celebrated Japan’s culture through food, art, music, and traditional games—creating a space of joy, discovery, and cultural exchange. 🌸✨

SEED Stories: Global Spotlights — Visit to the Japan Center at Universidad de Los Andes 🇯🇵🎓

This week, María Camila Romero, SEED 2025 participant from Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), shares her experience visiting the Japan Center at Universidad de Los Andes.

Through calligraphy practice, Japanese karaoke, and meaningful exchange with cultural experts, María Camila discovered new ways to connect with Japan and strengthen intercultural understanding within her local academic community. 🌸