Technology for Access
Free online training and software that supports vulnerable groups, including tools that help senior citizens and caregivers.
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 16/09/2026
Learners enrolled
Programmes launching 2026
What this counts
Number of distinct accounts enrolled in at least one Learning Hub course.
Last updated 16/09/2026
Workshops delivered
Programmes launching 2026
What this counts
Number of events held with at least one recorded attendee.
Last updated 16/09/2026
Funds disbursed
Programmes launching 2026
What this counts
Total recorded disbursements to or on behalf of beneficiaries, in TTD.
Last updated 16/09/2026
What we do
Four ways we help
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 Essential 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.
Learn free
Free courses and toolkits
Everything in the Learning Hub is free, works on a phone and has a printable version.
Freesecondary· Mathematics
CSEC Mathematics: Number foundations
A short, free refresher on the number skills every CSEC Mathematics paper depends on: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion.
60 min · Certificate
Freecaregiver· Caregiving
Caring for an older relative at home: foundations
A calm, practical introduction for family caregivers: routines, noticing change, and looking after yourself.
40 min · Certificate
Technology solutions
Technology built here, put in reach of people who could not otherwise afford it
The Foundation funds sponsored access to three products built in Trinidad and Tobago.
Caribbean AI Tutor
A curriculum-aligned AI tutor for every student, not only the ones whose families can pay.
The Foundation funds sponsored licences for students whose families cannot afford one.
CareAI Assistant
One calm place to keep track of caring for someone with dementia.
The Foundation funds sponsored licences and onboarding support for low-income family caregivers.
Caribbean Financial Literacy
A financial life simulator for secondary students, with the numbers of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Foundation funds school deployments and teacher onboarding so a school does not need a budget line to run it.
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.