Centro de Aprendizaje Ananda

In 2015, Centro de Aprendizaje Ananda was established in San Sebastian Rio Hondo, Oaxaca, Mexico. Ananda was integrated into an already established “Ecovillananda” project, with a goal of incorporating Montessori education with sustainable ecological practices and holistic human development for indigenous Zapotec children and families.

Ananda is reimagining education through the Montessori approach, offering children ages 3–15 an environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of connection to community and nature. Beyond serving its own students, Ananda is preparing to become a hub for teacher training, equipping local educators with the skills to bring high-quality Montessori education to some of the most underserved areas of the region.

A grant from MGGF will provide support for a dedicated local educator to complete AMI Montessori training. This investment ensures continuity of authentic Montessori education from early childhood through adolescence, while also building local leadership and capacity.

By supporting Ananda’s mission, donors make possible an education that awakens human potential, strengthens ecological awareness, fosters peace, and builds a foundation for lasting transformation in the lives of children and the communities they will one day serve.