Community Impact

Building language access and opportunity with Spanish-speaking migrants in Trinidad and Tobago

At Marinage, our work grows from everyday interactions with students, families and workers who are building new lives here. We believe English support should never be a barrier to work, education or dignity, so our programmes are designed to remain affordable, accessible, and community-centred.

What We’ve Been Doing

• Regular English lessons tailored for migrants of all education levels

• Practical language support for work, school and daily life

• Digital literacy and administrative help (forms, CVs, job searches, school applications)

• Free support for individuals facing urgent barriers (limited income, disabilities, complex paperwork)

Free & Accessible Support

Every week, a number of students are offered free or partially supported classes, prioritising:

• individuals with limited income

• families placing students in school

• people needing language for work access

• persons with disabilities or vulnerable circumstances

Our general classes remain priced to be genuinely accessible for migrants, not market-driven. Education should be a bridge, not another border.

Community Outcomes

• Students gaining confidence in work interviews and workplace communication

• Children better equipped for school life in English-speaking classrooms

• Families able to access services with support

• Adults navigating public systems without fear or confusion

Together, we are building language confidence that opens doors.