ChikiBank: 280 children at rural schools in Medellín learn financial education in the classroom

FinanceColombiaMinuto 30Nov 6, 2026, 9:09 AMAI summary

Medellín's Mayor's Office is promoting "ChikiBank: economía en la escuela," a program through which 280 students at four rural schools in the San Cristóbal district learn to save and manage money. Math classes are used for calculations and problem-solving with real-life applications, supported by teaching materials and prior work with teachers. The initiative incorporates the STEAM+ approach and adds to other city efforts such as Generación Tech.

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280 students at four rural schools in Medellín take part in "ChikiBank: economía en la escuela."
The program runs at Pedregal Alto, San José de la Montaña, Boquerón and El Yolombo, in the San Cristóbal district.
Financial topics are integrated into math classes with teaching materials and prior work with teachers.

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