Universal en Becas

Investing in Dreams

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Authors

Fer Nava

Fer Nava

Amelia Martinez Luna

Amelia Martinez Luna

Paula daniela  González arnaut

Paula daniela González arnaut

Emiliano Castillo Corona

Emiliano Castillo Corona

School

Universidad Anáhuac Puebla

Universidad Anáhuac Puebla

Professor

Miguel Hernández Lechuga

Miguel Hernández Lechuga

Global Goals

4. Quality Education 5. Gender Equality 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Summary

The innovation focuses on helping families create accessible savings plans for their children’s education through personalized financial guidance. By promoting financial inclusion and equal opportunities for both women and men as consultants, the initiative contributes to quality education and gender equality. This approach supports families in building a more secure future while advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Innovation

The innovation focuses on providing families with accessible financial education and personalized savings plans tailored to their children’s future education. Through professional financial consulting, families are guided in organizing their finances and gradually building savings that can later support school and university expenses. This approach helps many families who may not have previously considered structured education savings as part of their financial planning.

This initiative is implemented through a network of trained financial consultants who work directly with families in their communities. These consultants explain the importance of long-term planning and offer tools that make saving more manageable and realistic for households. By simplifying financial concepts and providing step-by-step guidance, the program helps families make informed decisions that can positively impact their children’s educational opportunities.

Another important aspect of this innovation is its focus on inclusion and equal opportunity. The consulting network includes both women and men, promoting professional development and economic participation for different members of the community. In this way, the initiative contributes to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for quality education and gender equality. By encouraging financial responsibility and educational planning, the innovation helps families build a more stable and hopeful future.

Investing in Dreams

Inspiration

The inspiration for this innovation came from Amalia's mother and grandmother's desire to help families build a more secure future through better financial planning. During the interview, the leader explained that many families want to support their children’s education but often do not know how to start saving or managing their money effectively. Because of this challenge, she was motivated to look for a financial consulting approach that makes education savings more accessible and understandable.

The leader shared that one of the main motivations was witnessing how a lack of financial planning can limit educational opportunities for many young people. As they explained in the interview, “Many parents want the best future for their children, but they simply don’t have the tools or guidance to plan for it.” This realization led to the development of personalized financial guidance that helps families gradually build savings.

Another source of inspiration was the opportunity to create a more inclusive professional environment. The business encourages both women and men to become financial consultants and contribute to helping families improve their financial well-being. The leader emphasized this idea by saying, “We want to create opportunities not only for families, but also for people who want to grow professionally while making a positive impact in their communities.”

Overall impact

The innovation has had a positive impact, helping families develop better financial habits and begin saving for their children’s education. In the short term, families gain access to financial guidance that helps them understand how to organize their income, manage expenses, and set realistic savings goals. Through personalized consultations, many families who previously had no financial plan are now able to start building funds dedicated to education.

Over time, the long-term impact becomes even more significant. By consistently saving and planning ahead, families increase the chances that their children will have access to better educational opportunities in the future. Education savings plans can help reduce financial stress when the time comes to pay for school or university, allowing families to focus more on supporting their children’s academic development. This long-term planning contributes to greater financial stability and promotes the value of education within the household.

The innovation also has a social impact by creating opportunities for financial consultants in the community. Both women and men can serve as advisors, encouraging professional growth and promoting gender inclusion in the financial services field. Evidence of the innovation’s impact can be seen in the growing number of families receiving financial guidance and the increasing awareness about the importance of planning for education. In this way, the initiative contributes to advancing quality education and gender equality within the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.

Business benefit

Because the business focuses on providing personalized financial guidance and education savings plans, it has been able to expand its client base and strengthen relationships with families in the community. By offering a service that helps people plan for their children’s future education, the company builds trust and long-term connections with its clients. These relationships often lead to continued financial consulting services and referrals, helping the business grow sustainably.

Another important benefit is the opportunity to create professional development for new financial consultants. The innovation has opened opportunities for both women and men to join the consulting network and build careers in financial services. As more consultants join the organization, the business can reach more families and communities, increasing its impact while also expanding its workforce.

In addition, the focus on education savings and financial inclusion helps differentiate the business from other financial service providers. By offering a service that combines financial planning with social impact, the company strengthens its reputation and attracts clients who value responsible and purpose-driven businesses. As a result, the innovation contributes to increased client loyalty, potential revenue growth, and new opportunities to expand services in the future while continuing to support families and communities.

Social and environmental benefit

This innovation benefits society by helping families improve their financial knowledge and plan for their children’s education. Through personalized financial guidance, families learn how to manage their income, control expenses, and gradually build savings dedicated to educational goals. This support helps reduce financial uncertainty and gives parents greater confidence that they can support their children’s academic futures.

Another important social benefit is the promotion of equal opportunities in the workforce. The consulting network includes both women and men, creating opportunities for professional growth and economic participation within the community. By encouraging gender inclusion in financial consulting, the initiative helps reduce barriers and promote equality in professional environments. This aligns with the goals of gender equality and inclusive economic development.

In the long term, the innovation also strengthens communities by promoting the value of education and responsible financial planning. Families that develop strong financial habits are better prepared to face future challenges and invest in their children’s development. As more families participate in education savings plans, the initiative helps create a culture that values learning, planning, and long-term stability. In this way, the innovation contributes to building stronger communities while supporting the objectives of quality education and gender equality within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Interview

Amalia del Carmen Haces Casas, Directora Comercial

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Business information

Universal en Becas

Universal en Becas

Puebla, Puebla, Chiapas, Monterrey, CDMX, Querétaro, Jalisco, MX
Business Website: https://universalenbecas.com/
Year Founded: 2003
Number of Employees: 2 to 10

The company provides financial consulting services to help families plan and manage their savings. Through personalized guidance, it helps clients create financial strategies that improve their long-term stability and opportunities. The business is especially committed to promoting access to education savings and financial awareness. It also encourages inclusive participation by supporting both women and men as financial consultants.