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“A school built on gratitude,” the old woman whispered, her eyes twinkling as she pointed at the Escuela 224 José Roger Balet. “A testament to a man who believed in the power of education.” You might be surprised to find a simple school named Escuela 224 José Roger Balet woven into Montevideo’s vibrant tapestry. But this isn’t just any school. It stands as a quiet symbol of gratitude, built by a man named José Roger Balet, an immigrant who found success in South America. Born in Spain in 1889, Roger Balet found his fortune in Argentina with his “Bazar Dos Mundos”, a chain of stores that flourished. Despite his success, he never forgot the importance of education, a luxury he didn’t have in his youth. Driven by this belief, he became a “sembrador de escuelas,” a sower of schools, donating a staggering 48 schools across Argentina, 5 in Uruguay, and 1 in Chile. Escuela 224 José Roger Balet here in Montevideo stands as a testament to his legacy. Imagine the generations of children whose lives were forever changed within these very walls, all thanks to the generosity of a man who believed in a brighter future.

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