Matènwa Community School

Children and teachers engage in hands-on education, critical thinking, and mutual respect.

Institute for Learning

Teacher training for schools seeking to find a more effective way to teach.

Mother Tongue Books

Empowering children to become literate by reading and writing in their native language.

Women’s Leadership Fund

Seven Matènwa graduates are now continuing their university education—fully supported for the year—thanks to this community.

Creole Gardens

Students cultivate organic produce, practice environmental stewardship.

Summer Camp

Inspiring meaningful exchanges that strengthen community ties and inspire collaborative learning.

Art Matènwa

Nurturing creative expression by supporting women artisans.

Community Outreach

Help students and families care for elders and build lasting food security.

College Scholarships

Matènwa grads who've earned full-tuition scholarships need your help to cover costs like housing, meals, books, and more.

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A Whole New Life: A Live Conversation from Matènwa

Jun 8

 from 

6:30 pm

 to 

7:00 pm Eastern

Join us live from Matènwa for a special Close the Gap gathering with Chris Low on her 65th birthday.

You’ll meet Cherica, a student who found safety and a place to learn at Matènwa; Kenny, a parent whose children have been welcomed and respected; and Louiseda, an MCLC graduate now teaching at the school she proudly calls her own.

Come hear directly from the students, parents, and teachers who show why Matènwa matters — and what your support makes possible.

Register now by entering your name and email and clicking the Sign-Up button.

Jun 8

6:30 pm