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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See Matènwa: A Different Haiti

Sep 17

 from 

5:00 pm

 to 

5:30 pm Eastern

What if there’s another Haiti you’re not seeing?

Join us for a special virtual visit to Matènwa Community Learning Center on Lagonav Island—where 355 children learn in their mother tongue, without fear or violence, and where education is helping a new generation discover its voice, confidence, and possibilities.

Hear from Matènwa’s co-founder Chris Low, a parent, a student, and a teacher—and see for yourself what’s possible when children are treated with dignity and given the opportunity to thrive.

We think you’ll come away with a different story about Haiti—one of hope, self-determination, and a rising generation worth investing in.

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

And here’s a one-minute preview:

Sep 17

5:00 pm