The Latin American Association of Methodist Institutions of Education (ALAIME) is holding another edition of its yearly International Congress in 2026. After the previous conference in Puebla, Mexico (2024) and Rosario, Argentina (2025), the association is now going to Lima, Peru. The congress will take place at the Colegio Maria Alavarado, an institution with a century-long legacy that embodies the values of excellence and service in Methodist education. The event is being held on October 2-4, 2026. The theme for this year is “A Pedagogy of Tenderness and Care: Approaches in Methodist Education,” and this will provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff from Methodist educational institutions in Latin America to share their experiences on how pedagogies of care emerging currently can enable Methodist educators to confront the challenges of the 21st century. Among the topics to be discussed within this broader theme, speakers will present on social polarization, the crisis of hate speech, and the urgent need for education to be more inclusive and diverse.
Colegio María Alvarado, also known as Lima High School, is a Christian institution, offering bilingual education in Spanish and English, and serving the community in Lima for more than 120 years. Its curriculum focuses on ethical formation, global citizenship, and Methodist values. The school will welcome students, teachers, chaplains, and administrators from institutions related to ALAIME, so that all participants can join in the effort to dream collectively about a better future. For more information on the congress, visit the ALAIME website or the Colegio María Alvarado.