The Chacala Education Fund is the U.S.-registered nonprofit of Mar de Jade Community Projects. Your donation helps children and youth from Chacala and the surrounding farming communities access education that transforms lives.

• Montessori Chacala School

  For the past 13 years, Montessori Chacala School has provided preschool through 9th grade education that is Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired, nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. Today, 60 local childrenattend on full scholarships, giving families of farmers, fishermen, and small business owners access to high-quality, bilingual education that would otherwise be out of reach.

• Tao de Jade Trade School

  40 local youth are enrolled in training programs where they learn essential trades such as carpentry, sewing, baking, cooking, and maintenance and organic farming. The school builds practical skills and confidence, helping young people prepare for meaningful work, launch small businesses, and contribute positively to their communities.

Your Impact

Every donation funds scholarships, teachers’ salaries, and classroom and workshop resources. Together, we create opportunities that reduce cycles of poverty, prepare the next generation of leaders, and strengthen the fabric of our coastal villages.