Four pillars. One pathway from kindergarten to career.
We don't believe in short-term fixes. Our programs walk alongside scholars from age 5 through professional life — providing tutoring, mentorship, scholarships, and leadership formation at every stage.
Pre-K through 12th Grade School
Our flagship program: a Pre-K through 12th grade school in Las Terrenas serving 266 students — with excellent teachers, a rigorous curriculum, and the resources every child deserves.
We equip students with school supplies, support visionary educators with training, and apply engaging methodologies designed to break the cycle of poverty through education.
- ✓ Pre-K, primary, and secondary school in one program
- ✓ Rigorous curriculum led by trained, visionary educators
- ✓ School supplies and learning resources provided
- ✓ Engaging methodologies designed for our community
Education is the cornerstone to socioeconomic advancement — and to give these children an opportunity they may not have otherwise had.
University & Vocational Scholarships
For students who graduate our Pre-K–12 program and want to continue their education, the Foundation provides scholarships for vocational training and university programs.
21 graduates have progressed through to college so far — the next generation of teachers, tradespeople, and leaders rooted in their communities.
- ✓ Vocational training program scholarships
- ✓ University tuition support
- ✓ Available to graduates of our Pre-K–12 program
- ✓ Continued mentorship from DJF as scholars launch careers
The First DJF School & Community Center
For the first time in our 12+ year history, we're building a permanent home for the Foundation: a purpose-built campus in Las Terrenas that will serve as a hub for our school, scholarships, and community programming.
We've partnered with construction firm Grupo Therrestra to design and build a campus that will serve generations of Dominican youth.
- ✓ Modern Pre-K through 12th grade classrooms
- ✓ Library and technology center for every student
- ✓ Community gathering and event space
- ✓ Designed for sustainability and the Caribbean climate
Community Engagement
Beyond our 266 enrolled students, the Foundation reaches over 500 community members — through family events, parent involvement, alumni gatherings, and the broader work of building Las Terrenas alongside its families.
When we invest in a child, we invest in a household, a block, and a town — and that's how lasting change actually happens.
- ✓ 500+ community members served beyond enrolled students
- ✓ Family engagement and parent partnerships
- ✓ Annual events: Getaway & Give, Sip Savor & Give
- ✓ Local partnerships rooted in Las Terrenas, Samaná
From early childhood to career — the full educational journey.
Pre-K
Early childhood education in a nurturing, structured environment — the foundation everything else is built on.
Primary (1–6)
Foundational literacy, numeracy, and bilingual learning — with engaged teachers and a curriculum built for our community.
Secondary (7–12)
Rigorous secondary school preparing students for vocational training, college, or directly entering the workforce with confidence.
College & Vocational
Scholarships for vocational training and university programs — 21 of our graduates have progressed into college so far.
Sponsor a scholar's journey.
Your sponsorship funds every step — kindergarten through career. See sponsorship options.