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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The Breakfast Club: ❤️ Love That Nourishes Every Morning

Your gift provides a hot breakfast every school morning — helping a child start the day nourished and ready to learn.

Primary School Classrooms

Ms. Vasty's Kindergarten

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Ms. Chrislène's Kindergarten

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Ms. Bonise's Kindergarten

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Ms. Francia's First Grade

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Ms. Samila's Second Grade

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Ms. Dachnema's Third Grade

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Ms. Louiseda's Fourth Grade

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Mr. Jéphté's Fifth Grade

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Mr. Dios Deros' Sixth Grade

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What Your Support Does

A hot breakfast gets a child ready to learn—but for many students in Matènwa, it’s the difference between starting the day focused or distracted by hunger. Your support makes sure every child begins the morning nourished and ready for what comes next.

  • A Healthy Start: A hot, nutritious breakfast every school morning.

  • Focus in the Classroom: Students who can concentrate, participate, and learn without hunger getting in the way.

  • Consistency & Care: A reliable routine that helps children feel safe, supported, and ready to engage.

  • Stronger Families: Relief for parents who are doing everything they can to provide, often with very limited means.

Whether you give once or join monthly, you’re helping ensure that every child at MCLC starts the day ready to learn.

Help Matènwa Students Start the Day Off Right

Your gift provides a hot breakfast every school morning — helping a child start the day nourished and ready to learn.