Education 

Not educating girls in developing countries can also have a negative impact for the girls themselves, the children, their families, and their communities.  It is especially costly because of the relationship between education, early childhood marriage and motherhood, and the risks that it poses for girls, young mothers, and their children.  The MFF has been especially dedicated in providing opportunities for all genders, and in also developing alternative educational training for those who are not attending traditional schools.

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​In 2015, a sewing school was established in a rural Haitian community. After completing 2 years of required instruction, over 100 students have now graduated.  Partnering with a second organization, upon graduation each student receives their own treadle sewing machine to continue their skills at home.  By being able to sew at home, mothers are able to sew and care for their small children.  Many are now receiving income from sewing school uniforms for other schools, thus adding to their family's economic health.  Of the graduates, 99% have been women...ages 16-45.  The MFF is convinced that supporting this type of alternative education and increasing possibilities for family stability, is vital to their financial survival.  
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In 2018 the idea of establishing trade schools in third world countries was discussed and is now being planned. After listening to the people of Haiti as to the type of trades they were most interested it, a construction budget is now being
formulated.  This will be the MFF's most costly project to date, but the need for expanded employment opportunities gave
urgency to considered feasibility.