Allies

The olympiad does not walk alone

CROSS Olympiad is possible thanks to the institutional endorsement of the Church and the support of academic and philanthropic allies committed to human dignity in the digital age.

Ecclesial endorsement

Dicastery for Culture and Education

Dicastery for Culture and Education

Holy See · Institutional patronage

Archdiocese of Panama

Archdiocese of Panama

Pastoral care since June 2025

CIEC

CIEC

Inter-American Confederation of Catholic Education

Academic host

USMA

USMA

Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua · Host of the Founding Event

Donors and philanthropists

We are in the process of incorporating new philanthropic allies for the first CROSS generation.

In conversation with donors for Edition I (Nov 2026).

CROSS Olympiad is actively seeking allies. If your organization supports causes focused on Catholic faith, education, or care for vulnerable groups, please reach out.

JS

Jackeline Salazar

Director of Alliances · FUNDESTEAM

jsalazar@fundesteam.org

Organized by

FUNDESTEAMAprender STEAM

Supported by

Dicasterio para la Cultura y la Educación de la Santa Sede
Arquidiócesis de Panamá
CIEC — Confederación Interamericana de Educación Católica
USMA — Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua