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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Celebrating The Global Day of Action!

Sep 25, 2017

See how Matènwa Students are working on the 2030 Sustainable D

More Stories

March 2017 Update

Dear friends of Matènwa, I am pleased to share with you photos from my February trip to Matènwa. I was delighted to witness so many […]...

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 […]...

April 2015 Update

Dear friend of Matènwa, Our latest update is here! Please read and share the great news coming from Matènwa with friends and family. More and […]...