The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
New centre for youth launched in Argentina
In partnership with Buenos Aires’ Ministry of Education, UNOPS has procured advanced technology and resources for a new youth centre – empowering hundreds of students to explore, create and build vital skills for the future.
This article was originally published on 09 July 2025 and has been updated to reflect recent project developments.
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August 2026
- One year after the opening of the first TUMO centre, the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires has inaugurated the city's third TUMO centre, located in the Chacarita neighbourhood. Together, the three centres will benefit nearly 20,000 young people.
- "I have lots of different interests. TUMO covers so many things that it's perfect for people who enjoy all kinds of creative activities. Being able to use equipment that we wouldn't have access to at home is also one of the things I really like," said Gael, a student at the centre.
- For the past 10 years, UNOPS has worked alongside the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires to integrate technology into schools and advance the digital transformation of education.
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23 April 2026
A new TUMO Centre for Creative Technologies was inaugurated in Parque de la Innovación in Buenos Aires. With this second facility, equipped with modern technologies and equipment, innovative educational programmes are now accessible for up to 10,000 secondary school students – bringing new learning experiences to youth.
“The best thing we can do as a city is give our children and young people the chance to keep learning and challenging themselves,” said Jorge Macri, Head of the government of the City of Buenos Aires.
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Many cities face the challenge of preparing young people for a fast-changing, technology-driven world while also addressing educational inequality.
In Buenos Aires, a new TUMO Centre for Creative Technologies will provide youth with free access to advanced training in creative and digital fields crucial for tomorrow’s world. The opening of this centre marks an important step in the city’s broader push toward innovative and inclusive education.
“We are transforming learning and betting on a future that is happening today. The goal is to educate creative, sensitive people with an open outlook towards the future,” said Jorge Macri, Chief of the government of Buenos Aires.
Working with the Ministry, UNOPS has equipped the new facility with top-tier instruments, software and educational tools. More than 600 types of IT and audio-visual technology – including desktop computers, cameras and drawing tablets – have been installed in the learning rooms, alongside 270 robotics kits, recording studios and musical instruments, among others. This offers a unique opportunity for young learners to shape their own educational journeys and develop skills in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
For more than 15 years, UNOPS has worked alongside provincial and national initiatives in Argentina to equip public schools with technological resources.
“We’re proud to leverage our expertise in procurement to support the City of Buenos Aires with technologies and equipment that enhance learning and foster quality education for young people,” he added.
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