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Nelsonian Foundation

Registered non-profit · Trinidad and Tobago

Education, technology and practical help for people who could not otherwise reach them.

The Nelsonian Foundation plans, coordinates and implements programmes for the holistic development of underprivileged, at-risk and vulnerable citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.

Our impact

What the numbers say

Every figure comes from platform records and carries a definition. Where there is nothing to count yet, we say so.

People assisted

Programmes launching 2026

What this counts

Number of distinct applicants whose application was approved and disbursed in the period.

Last updated 04/09/2026

Learners enrolled

Programmes launching 2026

What this counts

Number of distinct accounts enrolled in at least one Learning Hub course.

Last updated 04/09/2026

Workshops delivered

Programmes launching 2026

What this counts

Number of events held with at least one recorded attendee.

Last updated 04/09/2026

Funds disbursed

Programmes launching 2026

What this counts

Total recorded disbursements to or on behalf of beneficiaries, in TTD.

Last updated 04/09/2026

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What we do

Four ways we help

Technology for Access

Free online training and software that supports vulnerable groups, including tools that help senior citizens and caregivers.

Education and Learning

Books, practice tests and toolkits for academic success, and seminars, workshops and training that improve employability.

Mentorship and Life Skills

Mentorship, coaching, and motivational, leadership and life-skills development that prepares people to be responsible citizens.

Direct Assistance

Financial help with educational costs and essential items, and tuition support at selected institutions, where the Foundation is able.

Featured programme

School Essentials Assistance

Help with books, school supplies, uniforms and other essentials so a child can start and stay in school.

A story

In their words

Stories will appear here as people choose to share them. Help is never conditional on telling a story.

Ways to give

Give in TT$ or US$, once or monthly

A monthly gift lets the Foundation plan. Every gift gets a numbered receipt.

  • WiPay (local cards, TT$)
  • Stripe (international cards, US$)
  • Bank transfer or cheque
  • Republic Bank Endcash
  • Endcash availability is being confirmed.

Registered under the Non-Profit Organisations Act, No. 7 of 2019

A charity asking for money should show its constitution, its board, its policies and its numbers without being asked.

Partners

Who we work with

Partner organisations will be listed here as agreements are signed.

Stay in touch

A short update a few times a year: what the programmes did, what it cost and what comes next.