Four more Matènwa graduates have begun university. They join a growing group of our young people pursuing degrees with a shared hope: to return to Lagonav Island with the skills to help their communities thrive.

I have to start with something that made me smile. Our preschoolers were busy washing the LEGOs, and it turned into a full body water expoloration moment! It was joyful, funny, and also very Matènwa: children learning that a classroom is a community, and that we all...

We finished July summer camp and now I can hardly wait for September 7th. That’s the day more than 355 children will walk on to the campus of the Matènwa Community Learning Center—and mark the beginning of our 30th year! Whether you’ve been on this journey with MCLC...

I just love this picture of our fourth grade teacher, Louiseda Sumé and her students. To me, it captures the love, safety, and trust every child feels at the Matènwa Community Learning Center. This is what we are striving to create for all children across the island...

Look at Cykamy’s bright, happy face. She comes to school each day eager to learn because she is part of a community that believes in her—a community that includes you. We see the immense potential of our youth, and your generosity and solidarity is the reason that...

Here’s your good news update from the Matènwa Community Learning Center. Thank you for standing with this community. This is what your generous and regular giving helps to make possible — progress that builds over time and keeps moving forward. Peace, Chris...

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...