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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2025 Annual Newsletter

2025 Annual Newsletter

Step inside MCLC and meet the students and teachers whose stories of perseverance will stay with you. You'll see what hope looks like, how it grows, and the difference that your generosity makes. View the 2025 Annual Newsletter

November 2025 Newsletter

November 2025 Newsletter

Francia’s first graders learning to plant seeds in the school garden. Do you remember the first time you planted a seed — maybe in your family’s garden or a school science project? The mix of excitement and patience as you waited for that first green sprout? At...

October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

Classrooms where children grow curious instead of fearful and confident instead of silent. Classrooms that embrace dignity, equality, and a lot of creative play — because joy is part of justice too. The photo above captures one of those joyful moments — a...

School Opens ENTHUSIASTICALLY!

School Opens ENTHUSIASTICALLY!

I'm so happy to share this video. It was a joyful first day of school at the Matènwa Community Learning Center. They successfully opened their doors on-time despite the growing violence, insecurity, hunger, and uncertainty in Haiti. No matter what the political crisis...

Trying to figure out a way YOU can help Matènwa?

Trying to figure out a way YOU can help Matènwa?

Pam Smith, our dedicated volunteer, long-time friend, and talented mixed media artist had an exhibit on display at Lexington Pierce Gallery November and December of 2021. All proceeds from the sale of her art were fully donated to the Matènwa Community Learning Center...

The Story of the Matènwa Community Learning Center

The Story of the Matènwa Community Learning Center

Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child. How do you build a school? For Chris Low, it started with a simple pencil. Chris Low used to teach at a bilingual school —Haitian Creole and English— in the Cambridge Public School Department (CPSD). Given the...

It’s All Smiles in the High School!

It’s All Smiles in the High School!

Back packs were ordered for all students and staff with the school's LKMPD logo printed on the front. Given the situation in Haiti, getting all 380 back packs all the way to Lagonav continues to be a challenge, but we managed to get the first 200 sent over as extra...

Pam’s Art Exhibit for Matènwa!

Pam’s Art Exhibit for Matènwa!

Pam Smith, our dedicated volunteer, long-time friend, and talented mixed media artist has an exhibit on display at Lexington Pierce Gallery through December 31, 2021. All proceeds from the sale of her art are being fully donated to the Matènwa Community Learning...