In Matènwa, if the topsoil washes away, the school garden disappears. If the garden disappears, the Breakfast Club disappears. For us, caring for the Earth is vital.
Abner and the MCLC team know that true independence starts in the soil.
This May Day, Matènwa students celebrated the dignity of work and the critical role that agriculture and the environment play in our lives. They are our literal foundation.
And because of your support, we gave students something real to take home on May 1. Students chose a sapling—avocado, mango, or lime—to plant in their yard. We also got more papaya into the ground in the school garden.
When a student carries a tree home, they aren’t passive victims of a changing climate—they are active stewards of their own survival.
Whether it’s our technicians training other schools or our families installing rainwater systems, every project is a statement of dignity. It says: we are here, we are resourceful, and we are building a future with our own hands.
You are the ground we stand on. You provide the seeds, the training, and the tools that turn our challenging terrain into an opportunity for advancement. Thank you for making sure Matènwa stays green and hopeful.
Here is a one minute video capturing the May Day activities. Check out the joy on their faces as they planted in the school garden and headed home with their new fruit trees.
Peace,
Chris
