What Is Money Divers?
Money Divers is a Caribbean-centered financial literacy program designed to help children develop strong, healthy money habits early in life. Through engaging storytelling, interactive games, digital activities, and real-life scenarios that reflect their world, kids learn the essential skills they need to build lasting financial confidence—and create the foundation for generational wealth that transforms families and communities.
This isn't just another financial education program. It's financial literacy that feels like home—culturally relevant, fun, and made specifically for Caribbean children. Every lesson, every story, every activity celebrates the islands while building the money skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Why This Matters Now
Across the Caribbean, families and communities face ongoing financial pressure, mounting debt, and limited savings. The challenges are real, and they affect every aspect of life—from education opportunities to housing security to retirement planning. Research consistently shows that by age 14, many lifelong money habits are already firmly established, making early financial education not just helpful, but absolutely essential for breaking cycles of financial stress.
Budget with Confidence
Master the art of managing money through practical, age-appropriate planning skills
Build Lasting Habits
Develop consistent saving practices that grow stronger with every passing year
Spend Wisely
Make informed purchasing decisions that align with personal values and goals
Invest for Growth
Understand how to grow money safely through smart, strategic investment choices
"Financial resilience begins with financial literacy. Climate resilience begins with financial resilience. We are building both—starting with our children."
Made for the Caribbean
Learning Through Your Culture
Money Divers celebrates Caribbean culture so children see financial concepts through their world, making every lesson feel familiar, relatable, and rooted in the communities where they live and grow.
Traditional Savings
Explore time-tested practices like Sou-Sou, Partner, and Box-hand—the community saving traditions that have supported Caribbean families for generations.
Market Day Stories
Experience the vibrant energy of local markets where negotiation, value assessment, and smart purchasing decisions happen in colorful, real-life scenarios kids recognize.
Island Economics
Understand regional currencies, exchange rates, and economic life across different Caribbean nations—knowledge that builds confidence in a connected region.
Local Entrepreneurs
Meet inspiring business owners—pepper sauce makers, hair braiders, fishermen, artisans—who turned creativity and determination into successful enterprises serving their communities.
Carnival Budgeting
Plan and save for one of the Caribbean's most beloved celebrations. Learn to budget for costumes, food, and festivities while enjoying the cultural experience fully.
Caribbean Wisdom
Guided by proverbs like "Every mickle mek a muckle"—timeless wisdom that teaches how small consistent efforts create lasting wealth and success.
For Schools & Educators
Money Divers seamlessly integrates into modern curriculum goals, providing educators with comprehensive resources that make teaching financial literacy engaging, effective, and measurable. We support teachers every step of the way with materials designed specifically for Caribbean classrooms and aligned with international education standards.
Classroom-Ready Activities
Engaging lessons and exercises designed for immediate classroom implementation. No extensive preparation required—just open and teach with confidence.
Comprehensive Teacher Guides
Detailed lesson plans with learning objectives, discussion prompts, activity instructions, and assessment tools. Everything educators need in one place.
Student Progress Tracking
Monitor individual and class-wide performance through intuitive dashboards. Identify strengths, address challenges, and celebrate achievements easily.
Culturally Aligned Content
Every lesson reflects Caribbean life, values, and experiences. Students see themselves in the material, increasing engagement and comprehension dramatically.
SDG Alignment
Supports SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth. Contribute to global development goals while serving your students.
About the Founder
Money Divers was created by Sonia Polius, a dedicated Caribbean business strategist and financial planner with years of experience improving financial literacy and resilience across the region. Her passion for this work comes from deeply personal observations and professional insights gained through countless client interactions.
After years of coaching small businesses and working closely with families struggling to prepare adequately for retirement, Sonia discovered one powerful, undeniable truth: By the time many adults seek financial guidance, patterns established in childhood have already created significant challenges.
"To change the future of Caribbean financial wellbeing, we must start with our children. We must teach them early, teach them well, and teach them through the lens of their own beautiful culture and community traditions."
Money Divers represents Sonia's unwavering commitment to building financially confident, empowered Caribbean youth who will grow into adults capable of creating generational wealth, supporting their families, strengthening their communities, and building resilient island economies. This isn't just a program—it's a movement toward regional economic transformation, one child at a time.
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